ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298182 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
advantageous
repel
refurbish
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pantomime
liability
promote
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
melodious
augment
altruistic
incongruous

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
intricate
augment
harsh
sociable

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
discern
diffident
highlight
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."