ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363057 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
accommodate
heed
inflammatory

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
derelict
recrimination
incongruous
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
penurious
demeanor
opponent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
apathetic
periodic
lurid
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
clarity
repentant
urge
corrosive

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."