ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237514 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
surplus
advantageous
seriousness
ploy

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
oblivious
redouble
evident
revive

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
incisive
epitaph
futile

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
eulogy
moderate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
raucous
devastating
incidental
salvage

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."