ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
preclude
naive
pathos

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
corroborate
ploy
iridescent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
demeanor
prominence
rancorous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
immoderate
renovate
impenitent
abate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
mandate
suppress
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."