ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823862 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
Score 0% 80%

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
buffer
facade
admired
absolve

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
surplus
catastrophic
devastating
lurid

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
retroactive
moderate
lurid

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
83% Answer Correctly
opponent
interminable
curtail
mandate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
celebrated
buffoonery
ramble

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."