ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819634 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
recrimination
intricate
devastating
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
corroborate
scamper
trim
incongruous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
mandate
heinous
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
review
archaic
epistolary
extol

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
evident
disconcert
melodious

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."