ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
colossal
grandiose
petty
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
grandiose
strict
pomp
anthology

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
extol
oblivious
revive

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
gravity
foil
baseless
oblivious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
heed
avian
prominence

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."