ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
ethical
disconcert
untenable

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
equitable
stealth
colossal
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
defiant
pretense
genial
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
prudent
reanimate
abate
accommodate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
embellish
veneration
condone
absolve

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."