ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.97
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
gargantuan
defect
celebrated

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
comparable
censure
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
elusive
devastating
methodical
incisive

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
fickle
fidelity
frail
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
cunning
nurture
keen
pretentious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."