ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851316 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
serenity
penurious
objectionable
prune

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
induce
prominence
benefactor
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accentuate
counterclaim
buffoonery
incumbent

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
demean
repentant
elation
flaunt

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
appalling
revive
opportune

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."