ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 494669 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
corrective
clairvoyance
negate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
melee
renown
gravity
appraise

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
penurious
onset
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
conduit
disdain
contrite
celebrated

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
stifle
brandish
opportune

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."