ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170037 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
demeanor
caustic
meticulous
methodical

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
equitable
disdain
manifest

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
seriousness
futile
servile

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
unscrupulous
retroactive
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
inviolable
recrimination
discern
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."