ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825449 Results

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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
placebo
fidelity
foil

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
euphoria
flaw
devastating
genial

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
clairvoyance
ramble
redouble

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
mandate
parity
slavish
punctual

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
heinous
defect
incisive

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."