ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 731047 Results

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
hedonism
liability
inauspicious
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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
accommodate
ploy
hopeless
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
opportune
fickle
ominous
eulogy

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
assess
raspy
advantageous

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
complicated
celebrated
fickle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."