ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962529 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
indecorous
caustic
heed

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
prune
melodious
cunning

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
anthology
methodical
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
revoke
sociable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
camaraderie
illuminate
defiant

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."