ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
benevolent
belated
plaudits

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pageantry
appraise
servile

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
advantageous
salvage
curtail
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
accentuate
pretentious
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
flourish
condone
grandiose

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."