ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378174 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
parity
polarize
gigantic
condone

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
irritation
egotist
flaw

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
gruff
frugal
drub

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
rancorous
cushion
elate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
methodical
disconcert
sugar pill
fidelity

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."