ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 547794 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
roam
advantageous
frugal

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
benevolent
gruesome
implement

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
aerate
enormous
absolve
appalling

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
turmoil
shorten
brandish
elate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
corroborate
remedial
retroactive

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."