ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
punctual
caustic
stern

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
immoderate
oblivious
promote

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
revive
stifle
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
deceit
trove
placebo

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
proximity
obnoxious
embellish
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."