ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810957 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
trove
pallid
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
augment
comprehensible
fickle

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
anthology
scamper
humble
raspy

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
appalling
corrective
untenable
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
onset
clarity
gaudy
buffer

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."