ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 418467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
servile
extenuating
polarize

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
polarize
surfeit
supple
belated

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
curtail
unscrupulous
slavish
civility

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
mediate
buffer
epitaph

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
extenuating
rule
ethical

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."