ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414762 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gigantic
melodious
rail
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
foil
distortion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
supple
banal
corrosive
censure

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pretense
clarity
patron
derivative

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
onset
indecorous
stealth
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."