ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
incumbent
harsh
liability
intricate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
corrosive
dubious
heinous

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
clarity
untenable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
proximity
compassion
periodic

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
corrective
archaic
enormous
adversary

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."