ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
induce
intricate
gigantic
equitable

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
perception
abate
bird–like
corrosive

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
trove
cover
liability
derelict

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
careless
nurture
drub

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
pallid
parade
incumbent
fragile

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."