ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 660406 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
repel
gigantic
beneficial
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
impudence
frugal
epitaph

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
brandish
derelict
admired
extol

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
futile
inflammatory
unscrupulous
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
redouble
beneficial
iridescent
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."