ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308541 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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
genial
scapegoat
inviolable
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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
extenuating
pomp
rail

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pantomime
divide
gravity
corrective

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
extant
compulsion
flagrant

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
discern
elate
incongruous
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."