ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165949 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
adversary
entangle
gigantic
revoke

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
straddle
exasperation
insolence
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
revive
punctual
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
ramble
pleasant
frugal

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
plaudits
ethical
accentuate
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."