ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 67775 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
mediate
scamper
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
embellish
renovate
nurture
accentuate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
incisive
servile
corrective

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
interminable
polarize
incumbent

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
corrosive
prevent
cunning
illuminate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."