ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 669665 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
caustic
duplicity
grandiose

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
redouble
negate
hopeless
absolve

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
garish
mundane
lurid

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
diffident
rule
parity
censure

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
ecstatic
inauspicious
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."