ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964131 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
serenity
epistolary
gigantic
celebrated

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
finite
commonplace
grandiose

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
induce
stealth
strategem
pantomime

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
foil
demeanor
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
disdain
intensify
archetypal
revive

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."