ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976015 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
objectionable
implausible
flourish

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
belated
peace
gargantuan
redouble

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
exasperation
epitaph
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
classic
promote
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
placebo
oblilgatory
insolence
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."