ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
solace
disconcert
demean
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
augment
prudent
shimmering
corroborate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
frugal
inflammatory
demeanor
counterclaim

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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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
composed
waffle
prudent
eloquent

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The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
accessible
turmoil
prominence
shorten

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."