ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120937 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
equitable
duplicity
incongruous
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
censure
impudent
implausible
interminable

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
prominence
accentuate
intelligle
lenient

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
beneficial
drab
pretense
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
regurgitate
raspy
serenity

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."