ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 445358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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

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 immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
cunning
complicated
compulsion
flagrant

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
appalling
obdurate
ecstatic
pathos

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
flaw
rehash
retroactive
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
ethical
appalling
exalt

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."