ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234280 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
regale
buffer
pretense

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
illuminate
frail
straddle
duplicity

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
anthology
condone
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
futile
prominence
redouble

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
rescind
promote
awe

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."