ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.07
Score 0% 81%

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
recrimination
colossal
combustion
frail

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
distortion
benevolent
pallid
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
eulogy
composed
melodious

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
archetypal
merciful
elate
liability

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
epitaph
corrective
gigantic
combative

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."