ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 427212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
exception
trove
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
oblivious
condone
implausible

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
insinuate
solace
entertain
implement

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
ramble
perception
mandate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
implausible
inauspicious
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."