ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
precept
duplicity
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
archaic
pathos
embellish

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
anthology
melee
demeanor

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
diffident
beneficial
scapegoat
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
scapegoat
adversary
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."