ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814778 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
periodic
diffident
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
supple
inviolable
defiant
dreary

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
proximity
indecorous
prevent
corrective

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
buffer
excuse
sociable
rail

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
aerate
enormous
inauspicious
melee

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."