ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320696 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
implement
devastating
perception
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
lenient
ethical
duplicity

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
epistolary
raucous
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
gruff
awe
salvage

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
ploy
glorify
celebrated
demeanor

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."