ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50974 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
comfort
comprehensible
pretentious

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
conduit
catastrophic
plaudits
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
defiant
mundane
devastating
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
rail
garish
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
redouble
flagrant
meticulous

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."