ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14039 Results

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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
servile
buffer
interminable

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
garish
repentant
celebrated

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
raspy
nurture
appalling

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
foil
discern
rail

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
hedonism
placebo
deceit
censure

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."