ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
curtail
disconcert
ecstatic
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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elation
revive
implausible
censure

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
perception
collection
augment
melee

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
awe
distortion
approachable
foil

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incidental
scamper
elate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."