ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
futile
derelict
obnoxious
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
rail
scapegoat
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
anthology
inauspicious
supple

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
conduit
exculpate
sociable
melee

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
nurture
frugal
corrupt
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."