ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171965 Results

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
pathos
colossal
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
defiant
retroactive
onset

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
combustion
exasperation
augment

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
buffer
defect
redouble
onset

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
civility
caustic
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."