ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
corrosive
intricate
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
beneficial
penurious
accessible
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
archetypal
devastating
impenitent
flagrant

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
comparable
illuminate
condone
destitute

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
frugal
benevolent
nurture
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."