ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870056 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
penurious
ethical
gigantic
benevolent

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
perception
mandate
camaraderie
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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
incongruous
pathos
combative

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
incidental
melee
pretentious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
repentant
dulcet
combative

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."