ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
induce
beneficial
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
flourish
serenity
revive

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mundane
appalling
detect
surplus

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
supple
articulate
facade
defiant

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
pretense
inauspicious
belated

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."