ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791789 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
cunning
caustic
melodious

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
vulgar
indecorous
stifle

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
melodious
accommodate
combative
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
scamper
ethical
brandish
prominence

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
avian
placebo
discern

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."