ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
Score 0% 75%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
mediate
induce
rhapsody

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
rowdy
pomp
beneficial

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
appraise
clarity
cover
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
exalt
antidote
censure

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
retroactive
pale
conduit

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."