ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96886 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
immoderate
dubious
cunning
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
trove
pathos
tardy
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
recrimination
grandiose
implausible

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
deferment
revoke
facade

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
plaudits
genial
accentuate
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."