ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150884 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
corroborate
compulsion
incongruous

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
rail
finite
accessible

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
absolve
comprehensible
oblivious
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
ramble
spew
pantomime

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The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
periodic
insolence
garish

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."