ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963882 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
pantomime
corrosive
nurture
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
mediate
cover
heinous

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
equitable
gravity
placebo
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
scapegoat
curtail
liability

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
intricate
corrective
defiant

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."