ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 408061 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
antidote
dreadful
fraud
beneficial

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
strategem
penurious
recrimination

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
grandiose
corrosive
exalt

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
rail
implement
polarize

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
accommodate
serenity
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."