ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178967 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
perception
eulogy
caustic
flaw

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
impenitent
combative
flaunt

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
frugal
antidote
gruff
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
corrective
comparable
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
gruff
sugar pill
censure
pallid

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."