ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437403 Results

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
apathetic
keen
epistolary
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
anthology
placebo
dupe
frugal

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
exasperation
gigantic
drub
derivative

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
discern
defect
rail
grandiose

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
insolence
pallid
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."