ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187549 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pomp
improbable
unscrupulous
indecorous

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
preclude
diffident
anthology

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
stern
salvage
highlight
duplicity

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
homage
curtail
exception

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
induce
perception
scamper
devastating

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."