ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326838 Results

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
entangle
proximity
extol

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
suspect
embellish
incidental

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
turmoil
solace
ethical

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
corroborate
untenable
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
appalling
inflammatory
anthology
shimmering

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."