ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 856117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
incisive
ominous
discern
supple

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
fragile
illuminate
deceit
naive

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
promote
gigantic
gargantuan
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
salvage
stifle
implausible

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
demean
ramble
heinous

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."