ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 967832 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
prominence
derelict
onset

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
corrosive
meticulous
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
stifle
regurgitate
careless
turmoil

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
extol
spew
methodical
anthology

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
lurid
impudence
negate
periodic

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."