ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 904209 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
hedonism
gigantic
rhapsody
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
illuminate
conduit
elate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
ploy
rehash
detect
flaw

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
exception
lenient
spew
epistolary

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
belated
oxygenate
proximity

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."