ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
drub
equitable
devastating
recrimination

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
revoke
pomp
obdurate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
futile
polarize
untenable

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
advantageous
exception
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
rehash
colossal
jocularity
redouble

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."