ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176633 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
stealth
mundane
devastating
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
incongruous
foil
artless
penurious

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
grandiose
salvage
pleasant
ploy

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
embellish
retroactive
mediate
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drub
flagrant
appalling
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."