ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 872879 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
benefactor
composed
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
ploy
adversary
apathetic

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
implausible
accessible
curtail
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
subside
appraise
archaic

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
elation
flaunt
meticulous
insolence

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."