ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554657 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
genial
devastating
awe
entangle

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
implausible
garish
dash
manifest

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
aesthete
straddle
lenient
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
gargantuan
inauspicious
advantageous

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
clarity
foil
pretentious
ploy

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."