ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518392 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
compulsion
inauspicious
abate

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
stern
serenity
placebo
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
melodious
belated
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
exception
disposition
appraise
stifle

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
epitaph
rancorous
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."