ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
meticulous
clairvoyance
combative

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
sensualism
antidote
repentant

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
liability
vulgar
retroactive
condone

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
polarize
repentant
archaic
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
prune
exception
refurbish

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."