ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268820 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
benevolent
lenient
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
promote
diffident
oblivious
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lenient
buffer
flagrant
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
avian
observe
combustion
finite

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
punctual
implausible
buffoonery

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."