ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 552773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
raspy
celebrated
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
enhance
grandiose
colossal

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
benefactor
loyalty
incumbent
frugal

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
surplus
naive
catastrophic
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
gaudy
benefactor
promote

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."