ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829065 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
caustic
defiant
manifest

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
elate
facade
augment

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
pompous
corrosive
composed

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
pretentious
embellish
strict
incongruous

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
impenitent
elusive
advantageous

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."