ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363362

Questions 5
Words colossal, diffident, incumbent, interminable, procrastinate

Study Guide

colossal
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.
diffident
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
incumbent
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
interminable
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
procrastinate
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."