ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873263 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
implement
onset
preclude
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
prominence
kudos
distortion
colossal

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
distortion
glorify
rehash
genial

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
benevolent
renovate
stern
grandiose

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
regale
scamper
awe

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."