ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862196 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
moderate
gigantic
derivative
combative

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
pallid
garish
surly
interminable

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
demeanor
corroborate
appraise

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ramble
euphoria
catastrophic
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
regurgitate
irritation
antidote

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."