ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595721 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

Review

1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
antidote
devastating
heed
stifle

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
surplus
pretense
remedial
facade

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
incisive
flourish
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
salvage
euphoria
buffoonery
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
accessible
penurious
regale

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."