ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
hedonism
illuminate
devastating
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
evasive
extol
solace

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
raspy
promote
pantomime
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
immoderate
impenitent
stifle
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
camaraderie
repentant
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."