ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
penurious
stealth
promote

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
repel
embroil
clarity
recrimination

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
repentant
cushion
penurious

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
pallid
repulse
preclude
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
incidental
straddle
dubious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."