ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 774267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
devastating
entangle
accessible

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
fastidious
duplicity
onset

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
rancorous
extenuating
spew
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
pompous
fragile
rancorous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prominence
illuminate
polarize
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."