ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209575 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
adversary
negate
gigantic
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
servile
anthology
collection
lenient

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
placebo
intricate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
untenable
scamper
intricate

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
drab
rail
polarize

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."