ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720477 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
commemorate
perception
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
negate
perception
onset

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
ethical
euphoria
straddle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
derelict
gruesome
disconcert

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
epistolary
onset
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."