ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 679800 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
penurious
inviolable
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
incisive
kudos
conduit
raucous

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
diffident
extant
flourish
demeanor

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
raspy
accentuate
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
repentant
ethical
garish

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."