ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
pretense
absolve
conduit
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
adorn
equitable
periodic

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
grandiose
impassive
exasperation
pretentious

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
epistolary
benefactor
rail
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flourish
augment
sociability
colossal

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."