ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implement
salvage
catastrophic
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
stealth
divide
implement
liability

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
pretense
serenity
flagrant

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
servile
devastating
anthology
stifle

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
impenitent
genial
blame
solace

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."