ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 606615 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
advantageous
ethical
stern
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
incongruous
liability
peace
fidelity

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
stern
incumbent
articulate
stifle

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
manifest
commonplace
distortion

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
derivative
comfort
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."