ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 627471 Results

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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
enormous
induce
redouble

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
preclude
garish
prominence

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
pomp
authoritarian
polarize

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
eloquent
curtail
admired
mandate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
fragile
destitute
archaic

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."