ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 125489 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
periodic
gigantic
curtail
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
extol
eulogy
flourish
indecorous

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
solace
rhapsody
accentuate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
adversary
living
advantageous
ethical

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
raspy
oblivious
commonplace
comparable

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."