ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
manifest
devastating
meticulous
incumbent

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
censure
compulsion
rail

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
intricate
sugar pill
adversary
celebrated

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
lenient
servile
enormous
serenity

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
rehash
procrastinate
frugal

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."