ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712782 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
gruff
insolence
waffle
mundane

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
pretense
promote
melodious

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
advantageous
eulogy
gigantic
exasperation

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
fickle
archetypal
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archetypal
objectionable
derivative
opportune

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."