ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113888 Results

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
incisive
facade
repeated
hedonism

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
written
ethical
servile
rancorous

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
liability
gaudy
exasperation

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
inviolable
limited
melodious

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
compulsion
banal
pallid
nurture

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."