ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
distortion
devastating
impenitent
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
counterclaim
revoke
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
authoritarian
duplicity
egotist

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
appalling
parade
pathos
lenient

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
oblivious
combustion
futile
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."