ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 973309 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
illuminate
retroactive
caustic
elusive

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
repentant
defiant
manifest

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
propitious
inflammatory
pathos

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
solace
cognition
repentant
combustion

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
aesthete
turpitude
articulate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."