ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272054 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
ploy
defiant
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
promote
periodic
mundane

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
evasive
gravity
retroactive

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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
remedial
clairvoyance
trove

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
derelict
mundane
grandiose
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."