ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 594577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
foil
devastating
archaic
heed

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
methodical
gruff
lucidity
accommodate

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
perception
accessible
stealth
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
rehash
melee
obdurate
moderate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
extant
detect
rhapsody
epitaph

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."