ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880461 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clarity
plaudits
placebo
objectionable

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
turpitude
liability
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
refurbish
extol
strict
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
rancorous
hedonism
celebrated

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
epitaph
prompt
raspy
manifest

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."