ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14514 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incumbent
ramble
preclude
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
distortion
hopeless
elate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
plaudits
abate
appraise

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
turmoil
unnerve
extant

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
exasperation
manifest
melee

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."