ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
accessible
servile
prune
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
eloquent
impassive
opportune
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
stifle
imply
solace
promote

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
fragile
prune
stealth

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
dubious
precept
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."