ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 623851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
turmoil
opportune
gigantic
equitable

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
counterclaim
surplus
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
solace
surly
iridescent
accessible

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
benevolent
ramble
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
conduit
benefactor
foil
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."