ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282888 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
frugal
genial
ecstatic
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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
derelict
evasive
demean

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
extant
flagrant
gargantuan
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
censure
corroborate
disdain

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
scamper
defiant
punctual
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."