ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423066 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
caustic
antidote
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
implement
archaic
surplus

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
exception
surly
refurbish
sociable

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
duplicity
penurious
oxygenate
obnoxious

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The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
preclude
opportune
iridescent

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."