ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821466 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.20
Score 0% 84%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
authoritarian
embellish
oblivious

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
drub
flourish
proximity
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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gravity
defect
adversary
polarize

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
scamper
start
prominence
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
turmoil
rescue
benevolent
aesthete

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."