ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
defiant
retroactive
camaraderie

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
articulate
augment
revive

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
deferment
futile
command
fidelity

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
naive
dulcet
stifle
compulsion

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lurid
rehash
embroil
pantomime

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."