ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 861667 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
melee
derivative
scapegoat
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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
stifle
nurture
flaw

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
obnoxious
illuminate
revive

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
vulgar
corrosive
prominence

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
condone
deferment
crafty
curtail

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."