ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889235 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
rail
careless
melodious
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
apathetic
waffle
epitaph
iridescent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
combustion
untenable
beneficial

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
rail
fidelity
plaudits

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
melodious
aggressive
preclude
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."