ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 758581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
disconcert
devastating
extenuating
punctual

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
trove
compulsion
corrosive

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
buffer
clarity
sociable
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
comparable
sociability
composed
augment

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
belated
remedial
drab
flourish

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."