ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 357753

Questions 5
Words advantageous, catastrophic, duplicity, heed, iridescent

Study Guide

advantageous
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
catastrophic
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
duplicity
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.
heed
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
iridescent
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.