ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
grandiose
aerate
impenitent

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
perception
insinuate
liability

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
plaudits
procrastinate
fastidious
stifle

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
awe
igniting
inviolable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
stealth
mediate
cover
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."