ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992809 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
melodious
gargantuan
caustic
adversary

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
impenitent
duplicity
futile
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
demean
opportune
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
comparable
extol
systematic
servile

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
finite
inauspicious
compassion
discern

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."