ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 843328 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
pomp
regurgitate
futile
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benevolent
pallid
composed
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
untenable
adversary
mediate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
ethical
strict
ploy
demean

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
accessible
exalt
epitaph

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."