ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178863 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
aesthete
untenable
caustic
dubious

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
archetypal
deferment
rule
melodious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
ominous
rehash
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
repel
deceit
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
euphoria
harsh
stifle

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."