ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141410 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
flourish
eloquent
solace

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
adversary
dubious
delay
buffoonery

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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." The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
trove
exception
prudent

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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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
ramble
scamper
disconcert

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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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
lurid
epitaph
dreadful
manifest

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."