ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 408526 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
moderate
devastating
inflammatory
ecstatic

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 moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
combative
surplus
seriousness
ploy

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
sociable
extol
honorable
extenuating

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
hedonism
epitaph
complement
avian

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
repentant
proximity
remedial
abate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."