ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 391236 Results

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
liability
deferment
gigantic
gruff

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
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inappropriate
ecstatic
eulogy
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
opponent
regale
implement

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
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repel
turmoil
cunning
review

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
benefactor
augment
archaic
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."