ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990245 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
clarity
salvage
gigantic
extenuating

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
repentant
demean
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
corroborate
precept
disposition
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
proximity
impenitent
gravity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
distortion
redouble
insolence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."