ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59092 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
epitaph
repel
devastating
negate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
divide
turmoil
melodious

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
disconcert
derivative
regale

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
colossal
hedonism
demean

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
regale
retrograde
aesthete

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."