ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
stifle
devastating
clairvoyance
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
indecorous
antidote
garish

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
exalt
counterclaim
retroactive

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
gravity
lurid
dulcet
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
implausible
raucous
incite
pallid

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."