ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 586885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.15
Score 0% 83%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
fickle
appalling
perception
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
civility
harsh
refurbish
comparable

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
indecorous
solace
epitaph

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
embellish
flagrant
pantomime

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
appraise
pallid
salvage

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."