ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
interminable
euphoria
advantageous

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
oblivious
intricate
upbraid
accentuate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gruff
defiant
regurgitate
odious

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
anthology
channel
placebo

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
scamper
extenuating
ethical

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."