ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 70847 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
benevolent
lurid
fraud
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
diffident
beat
incumbent
pallid

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
stifle
nurture
celebrated
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
avian
catastrophic
cognition
insolence

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
discern
heed
antiquated
intricate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."