ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
Score 0% 79%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
drub
corroborate
comprehensible
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
renovate
foil
eloquent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
combative
rescue
appraise
melodious

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
prudent
adversary
sociable
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
epitaph
apathetic
precept
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."