ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 936998 Results

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1 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
frugal
akin
exasperation
prune

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
retrograde
incisive
revoke

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
extol
corrosive
scorn
corroborate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
59% Answer Correctly
foil
dubious
exasperation
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
scamper
illuminate
corruption
precept

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."