ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
revoke
lurid
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
diffident
ploy
foster
induce

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
cunning
accentuate
elate
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
appalling
onset
promote

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
finite
combative
mundane

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."