ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 920459 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
prune
gigantic
archaic
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
equitable
moderate
rehash

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
cunning
placebo
honorable
melodious

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
negate
stifle
mitigating
promote

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
heed
erratic
supple
interminable

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."