ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 536158 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
caustic
melee
abate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
incumbent
demean
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
epitaph
foil
loyalty
retroactive

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
incite
stern
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
turmoil
scapegoat
peace
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."