ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767527 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
corroborate
devastating
flaw
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
contortion
pretense
incumbent

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
aesthete
excuse
stifle
corrosive

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
dubious
awe
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
corroborate
pantomime
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."