ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
insinuate
raucous
catastrophic
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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implausible
commemorate
igniting
negate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
discern
futile
caustic
foil

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
elate
illuminate
seditious
salvage

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
untenable
liability
insinuate

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."