ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
melodious
archetypal
derelict
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
revive
extant
moderate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
derivative
corrective
complement
flaunt

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
pretentious
straddle
fraud

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
illuminate
propitious
heed
raucous

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."