ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
celebrated
prune
careless
archaic

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
moderate
mitigating
revoke
salvage

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
incongruous
precept
untenable

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
aesthete
cunning
regale
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
censure
review
advantageous
illuminate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."