ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
aesthete
flaw
precept

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elusive
extant
detect
untenable

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
deferment
glaring
onset
buffer

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
entangle
waffle
rhapsody
conduit

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
eloquent
jocularity
flaw
epistolary

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."