ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165710 Results

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

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corrective
stern
promote
corruption

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
defiant
living
pretentious
placebo

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
surplus
pomp
archetypal

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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
trove
penurious
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."