ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
evasive
extol
melodious

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
salvage
nurture
obnoxious
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
repentant
sociability
moderate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
recrimination
adversary
aerate

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
meticulous
gravity
incisive

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."