ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 236683 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
caustic
retroactive
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
brandish
inviolable
cunning

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
aesthete
illuminate
heinous

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
akin
indecorous
facade

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
trove
brandish
rhapsody
curtail

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."