ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
devastating
camaraderie
scamper

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
exasperation
gruesome
extant

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
stern
caustic
prudent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
turmoil
complement
flaw
insolence

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
intricate
servile
manifest
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."