ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
fickle
pallid
augment

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
pretense
liability
comprehensible
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
repel
aerate
recrimination
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
futile
finite
revoke

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
polarize
keen
mandate
repentant

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."