ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641531 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
regale
ethical
celebrated
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
proximity
clarity
epitaph

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
insolence
penurious
suppress
prune

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
melee
extenuating
unnerve
placebo

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
ploy
foster
avian
awe

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."