ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600298 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
stealth
incongruous
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
mediate
beneficial
veneration
sociable

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
comprehensible
raspy
disconcert

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
appalling
illuminate
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
penurious
abate
enormous
heed

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."