ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
salvage
extant
discern
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
scapegoat
perception
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
pretentious
ethical
fraud

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
induce
corrosive
flaw

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
naive
fraud
compulsion

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."