ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397460 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
iridescent
oblivious
exception
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
appalling
servile
hopeless
plaudits

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
stifle
solace
surplus

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
incongruous
periodic
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
pretentious
supple
incongruous

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."