ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 894376 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
lenient
incongruous
prudent

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
accommodate
commemorate
revive
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
eloquent
prevent
incisive
supple

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
collection
meticulous
duplicity

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
indecorous
pathos
compulsion

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."