ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195205 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
indecorous
caustic
appalling
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
deferment
surly
pomp
archaic

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
eulogy
stern
oxygenate
euphoria

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
strategem
nurture
insinuate

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
divide
adversary
penurious

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."