ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
derelict
devastating
salvage
serenity

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
melodious
insinuate
implement
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
futile
elusive
entangle
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prominence
roam
demeanor
entangle

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
prudent
flaw
medium
exasperation

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."