ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 327477 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
plaudits
gigantic
elusive
turmoil

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
pretense
untenable
benefactor
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
scapegoat
drub
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
turpitude
gruff
proximity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ramble
verify
awe
conduit

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."