ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
immoderate
catastrophic
censure
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
liability
scamper
rancorous

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
promote
evasive
demeanor

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
incidental
seditious
disdain
flaw

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
deferment
comfort
insinuate
antidote

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."