ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41075 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
sociable
insinuate
ominous
cunning

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
lenient
plaudits
trove
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
gruff
deferment
derivative

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
advantageous
abate
inviolable

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
incongruous
benevolent
salvage

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."