ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781214 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
rancorous
incumbent
serenity

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
pretense
flaw
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
induce
pretentious
petty
retroactive

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
supple
augment
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
deferment
condone
revoke
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."