ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42600 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
flaunt
stifle
prudent
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exalt
observe
scapegoat
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
composed
eulogy
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
accommodate
ecstatic
elate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."