ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 567149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
censure
euphoria
extol
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
incidental
obnoxious
cure
induce

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
archaic
dubious
implausible

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
pathos
redouble
commemorate
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
gargantuan
awe
buffer

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."