ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
recrimination
apathetic
turmoil
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
composed
delay
disdain
appraise

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
repentant
retroactive
heinous

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
belated
extant
shorten
colossal

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
liability
archetypal
placebo

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."