ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 632843 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
combative
ceaseless
illuminate
naive

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
refurbish
caustic
placebo

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
retroactive
pretentious
diffident

Solution
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
opportune
illuminate
verify

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
serenity
stealth
improbable
beneficial

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."