ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696579 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rail
catastrophic
gigantic
scapegoat

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
methodical
implausible
keen
proximity

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
buffer
exception
compassion
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
ramble
composed
unscrupulous
inappropriate

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
promote
start
prominence
rhapsody

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."