ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14674 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
defiant
impenitent
gigantic
manifest

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
retroactive
elucidate
heinous
appraise

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pomp
prudent
dreary
adversary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
embellish
extol
pathos

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
prominence
camaraderie
cunning

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."