ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816517 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
awe
devastating
exalt
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intricate
complicated
mediate
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
prominence
untouchable
prudent
flaunt

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
extant
raucous
detect
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
futile
extenuating
anthology
articulate

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."