ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703974 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
Score 0% 58%

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
repel
caustic
polarize

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
inviolable
melee
kudos
brandish

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
obnoxious
finite
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
accommodate
avian
equitable

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
combative
retrograde
scapegoat
repentant

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."