ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639905 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
clairvoyance
camaraderie
epitaph

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
suspect
pomp
fragile

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
equitable
melee
rhapsody

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
stern
eloquent
placebo

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
illuminate
buffoonery
dash
redouble

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."