ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561442 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
implausible
accommodate
genial

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
penurious
arbitrate
retroactive
melodious

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
melodious
precept
iridescent

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
commemorate
stifle
heed

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
embellish
accommodate
devastating
precept

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."