ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 69154 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pathos
diffident
caustic
heed

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
fidelity
penurious
pathos
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
contortion
repel
lenient

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
composed
discern
punctual

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
eulogy
oxygenate
perception
demeanor

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."