ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 782449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
ramble
apathetic
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
polarize
scapegoat
lurid

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
inflammatory
sameness
straddle

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
sociable
heinous
facade
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
naive
compulsion
corrective
gigantic

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."