ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903741 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
buffer
gigantic
ethical
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
ploy
foster
distortion
exalt

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
garish
pantomime
repentant

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
avian
derelict
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
manifest
insinuate
illuminate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."