ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19558 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
negate
condone
elusive

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flagrant
impenitent
prompt
elusive

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
composed
nurture
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
aesthete
odious
raspy
pantomime

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
archetypal
straddle
articulate
onset

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."