ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
censure
fraud
enormous
deferment

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
perception
benefactor
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
gargantuan
pathos
scamper

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incisive
clairvoyance
precept
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
derivative
frugal
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."