ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718701 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
rail
caustic
adversary
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
flagrant
derelict
equitable
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
cache
sociable
euphoria

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
proximity
comprehensible
serenity
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
salvage
redouble
advance
derivative

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."