ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 152422 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.14
Score 0% 83%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
disdain
exception
corrosive

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
genial
hopeless
penurious
extenuating

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
plaudits
defect
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
punctual
iridescent
incisive
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
augment
buffer
straddle
devastating

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."