ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130529 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
grandiose
incongruous
gigantic

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
mandate
rancorous
judicious
extant

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
corrective
dash
inflammatory
corrosive

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
channel
dubious
ethical

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
scamper
kudos
pantomime

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."