ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 864046 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
serenity
eloquent
ecstatic
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
pretentious
accentuate
prudent
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
aerate
archaic
drub
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
ethical
implement
improbable
turpitude

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
defiant
flaunt
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."