ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 273719 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
regale
archaic
colossal

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
rehash
repel
equitable

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ethical
frugal
demean
insolence

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
ploy
punctual
compulsion
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incidental
dreary
prudent
abate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."