ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 738037 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
censure
punctual
careless
grandiose

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gruff
pleasant
turpitude
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
rail
homage
turpitude
solace

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
inappropriate
insolence
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
buffer
mediate
extenuating
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."