ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168764 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
redouble
melodious
untenable

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
grandiose
accessible
polarize
banal

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 polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
awe
punctual
straddle
propitious

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
drub
extant
combative

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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
rehash
heed
methodical

Solution
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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."