ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
conduit
obnoxious
beneficial

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
intricate
hedonism
surplus
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
compulsion
clairvoyance
opportune

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pretense
careless
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
placebo
impenitent
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."