ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 643880 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
ramble
stifle
unnerve
promote

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
parity
defiant
intricate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
mediate
insinuate
accessible
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
indecorous
cunning
divide
ethical

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
liability
benefactor
review
eloquent

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."