ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857887 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
abate
methodical
caustic
equitable

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
salvage
incidental
placebo
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
implement
deceit
buffer
revive

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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
turmoil
induce
conduit
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
heed
rhapsody
dupe
insolence

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."