ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
corrective
pretentious
repel
devastating

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
turmoil
connoisseur
combative
precept

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
seriousness
epistolary
antidote

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
trove
defect
disdain
scapegoat

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
negate
indecorous
entertain
precept

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."