ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 239283 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
straddle
caustic
extenuating
demeanor

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
pompous
polarize
prominence

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The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
gigantic
pallid
archaic

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
cunning
pantomime
verify
buffer

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Heed most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
mind
solace
accentuate

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."