ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
eulogy
mediate
deferment

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
mandate
lurid
combative

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
revoke
incisive
anthology

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
liability
pantomime
mediate
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", 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 mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
refurbish
unscrupulous
buffoonery
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."