ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927153 Results

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
illuminate
condone
extenuating
gigantic

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
demeanor
avian
trim
distortion

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
condone
complicated
mediate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
blowhard
fragile
mediate

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
immoderate
promote
sparing
egotist

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."