ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
turmoil
devastating
accommodate
unscrupulous

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
raspy
brandish
prominence
liability

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
nurture
censure
counterclaim
demeanor

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
defiant
exculpate
brandish

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
flagrant
mundane
derivative

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."