ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 266658 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
caustic
distortion
immoderate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
parity
harsh
refurbish
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
exception
eulogy
prevent
duplicity

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
inviolable
incumbent
ploy
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
impudence
penurious
prudent

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."