ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569811 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
drub
inflammatory
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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
repentant
flaunt
shorten
polarize

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
induce
corrosive
sameness
scamper

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
buffer
oblivious
pretense

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
proximity
immoderate
odious
incisive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."