ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56815 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
appalling
catastrophic
devastating
combustion

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
flourish
eloquent
interminable
baseless

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
archetypal
disdain
absolve

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
epitaph
approachable
benevolent

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
belated
inviolable
retroactive

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."