ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784953 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
careless
opportune
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
scamper
rhapsody
brandish
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
ecstatic
curtail
demeanor

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gruff
inscription
curtail
appalling

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
proximity
strict
extant
revoke

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."