ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 669478 Results

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
careless
facade
flourish

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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intensify
drub
equitable
pomp

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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foil
suspect
precept
grandiose

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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suppress
preclude
unscrupulous
supple

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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exasperation
onset
intelligle
incidental

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."