ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
melee
prune
implement
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
refurbish
dulcet
stern
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
pretentious
revoke
fragile

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
untenable
absolve
revive

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
pretentious
buffoonery
akin
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."