ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721586 Results

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
demean
regale
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
promote
extenuating
surly
fragile

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
liability
flourish
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
onset
extenuating
oblivious
careless

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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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
beneficial
lurid
facade
akin

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."