ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489486 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
servile
scapegoat
caustic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
adversary
fickle
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
pretentious
altruistic
aesthete
naive

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
futile
insolence
oblige
hedonism

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
raucous
intricate
clarity
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."