ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 510269 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
punctual
eloquent
stifle

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
induce
intricate
flourish

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
accommodate
prune
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
serene
flaw
avian

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."