ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 112397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
futile
antidote
medium
scamper

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
trove
rehash
indecorous
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
derivative
epitaph
gigantic
extol

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
repentant
prudent
parade
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
heed
start
archaic
elate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."