ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 907341 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
solace
melee
indecorous
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
regale
gruff
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
antidote
fickle
civility

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
meticulous
adversary
lenient
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
combative
diffident
impenitent
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."