ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605610 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
hopeless
derivative
exasperation

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
drub
odious
extant
fidelity

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pathos
pallid
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
anthology
diffident
repentant
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
ethical
melodious
elusive
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."