ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 360421 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
deferment
antidote
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
derelict
complicated
civility
parity

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
naive
repeated
precept
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
incidental
defiant
periodic
cover

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
hedonism
diffident
interminable

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."