ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378511 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
hedonism
iridescent
demeanor
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
intricate
dubious
written

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
perception
retroactive
arbitrate
curtail

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
scamper
complicated
implement

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
melodious
liability
observe
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."