ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144486 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
plaudits
incidental
gigantic
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
melee
contrite
futile
raspy

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
ploy
charade
nurture

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
pompous
procrastinate
trove

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
epitaph
veneration
celebrated
fickle

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."