ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 530598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
condone
periodic
eloquent
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
grandiose
delight
fraud

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
heed
dreadful
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
compulsion
insolence
comprehensible
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archetypal
exculpate
salvage
promote

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."