ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
corrective
drub
elusive

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
turmoil
scamper
grandiose
devastating

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
clarity
advantageous
clairvoyance
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
lenient
extenuating
advantageous

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ramble
incongruous
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."