ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
retroactive
turpitude
incumbent
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
compulsion
antidote
demean

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
manifest
awe
limited
liability

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
corrective
inscription
demean

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
heed
supple
postponement
discern

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."