ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42885 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
solace
epistolary
gigantic
mediate

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
celebrated
rancorous
pageantry
penurious

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
incidental
impenitent
igniting
incongruous

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pretense
abate
ecstasy
turmoil

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
beneficial
censure
equitable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."