ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928138 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gigantic
scapegoat
garish
futile

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
apathetic
disconcert
destitute
finite

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
ethical
genial
condone
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
drab
renown
trove
corroborate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
epitaph
flaw
penurious

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."