ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 63702 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
caustic
conduit
advantageous

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
benevolent
kudos
untenable
methodical

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
prominence
antidote
elusive
parade

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
melodious
extant
medium
finite

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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
disdain
advance
retroactive

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."