ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
refurbish
fickle
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
incidental
redouble
conduit

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
placebo
insinuate
awe

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
combustion
exception
reanimate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
disdain
brawl
extant
beneficial

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."