ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556254 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
genial
flaunt
incidental

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
facade
rail
perception

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
baseless
gargantuan
pretentious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
benevolent
hedonism
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
grandiose
incumbent
waffle
onset

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."