ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 650204 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
aerate
gigantic
pantomime
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
incisive
comparable
pretentious

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
brandish
commonplace
exasperation
pomp

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
compulsion
fraud
polarize
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
aerate
turpitude
corrosive
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."