ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42323 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
insinuate
inauspicious
intricate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
prominence
disconcert
imply
deferment

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
lenient
onset
melee
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
regale
extenuating
rehash

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
solace
incumbent
negate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."