ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gravity
oblivious
ploy
gigantic

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
anthology
frugal
melee
surplus

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
surplus
impenitent
curtail

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
procrastinate
cunning
perception

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
demeanor
reanimate
incumbent
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."