ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elate
caustic
illuminate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
repel
appalling
shimmering
illuminate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
exception
corroborate
rule
pretense

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
mask
defiant
insolence

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
drab
timid
exasperation

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."