ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
induce
heinous
incisive
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
implement
devastating
recrimination
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
dubious
highlight
grandiose
comprehensible

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pleasant
rancorous
insolence

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
hopeless
gruff
dubious

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."