ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
careless
embellish
sociable

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
facade
stifle
grandiose

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
appraise
baseless
moderate
avian

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
augment
collection
sociable
conduit

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
incongruous
defect
belated
incidental

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."