ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 645521 Results

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
intricate
devastating
conduit
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incisive
corruption
extol
appraise

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
rhapsody
flourish
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
avian
prudent
discern
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
flaunt
censure
implausible

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."