ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868339 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
pretense
eulogy
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
scorn
inflammatory
comparable

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
interminable
lurid
avian
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
derivative
genial
complement
raspy

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
recrimination
defiant
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."