ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
heed
demean
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corrupt
periodic
grandiose

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
redouble
catastrophic
pleasant
distortion

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
embellish
condone
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accessible
nurture
keen
curtail

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."