ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
foil
demeanor
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
avian
gaudy
genial
awe

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exception
diffident
raspy
medium

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pretense
strict
immoderate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
condone
prominence
gruff
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."