ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 952261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
buffer
incisive
pantomime

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
antidote
prudent
archaic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
devastating
archaic
deferment

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
embroil
refurbish
drab

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
repentant
incidental
pathos
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."