ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 636466 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
advantageous
retroactive
impenitent
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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
mundane
abate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
aesthete
parity
egotist

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
precept
enormous
garish
flourish

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
salvage
unnerve
clarity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."