ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963708 Results

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
pretentious
iridescent
careless
lenient

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
repentant
waffle
precept
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
salvage
ramble
lucidity
beneficial

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
flagrant
incongruous
keen
opportune

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
turmoil
embellish
akin
adversary

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."