ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14824 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
adversary
brandish
harsh
recrimination

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
euphoria
delight
garish
fickle

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
distortion
incumbent
keen
salvage

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
retroactive
buffer
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
meticulous
retrograde
negate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."