ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689306 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
solace
genial
corrective

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
genial
pretentious
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
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foil
mitigating
benefactor
turpitude

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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erratic
preclude
diffident
grandiose

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
absolve
fragile
rail

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."