ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 207573 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
derelict
impenitent
impudent
conduit

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
defiant
combative
commonplace
methodical

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
censure
shorten
revive
advantageous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
obnoxious
derivative
prominence

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
celebrated
devastating
commemorate
fragile

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."