ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763415 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.85
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
trove
inviolable
objectionable
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
oblivious
clairvoyance
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pallid
comfort
melee
prune

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
avian
scapegoat
immoderate
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
exception
equitable
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."