ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
perception
drab
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
avian
lenient
mediate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
procrastinate
corrective
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
elate
abate
extol

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
plaudits
exasperation
insolence

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."