ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 943608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
clarity
mundane
rail

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
awe
apathetic
kudos
iridescent

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
scamper
condone
enhance
celebrated

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
drab
mundane
pallid
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
avian
derelict
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."