ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 900254 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
mandate
reanimate
colossal
condone

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
promote
enormous
absolve

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
retroactive
disconcert
inauspicious
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
straddle
seditious
celebrated
prominence

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
punctual
dulcet
nurture
obnoxious

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."