ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233136 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
preclude
eloquent
gigantic
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
implement
humble
augment
corrosive

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
augment
revive
commemorate
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
salvage
straddle
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
exalt
archetypal
flagrant
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."