ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.54
Score	0%	71%

Review

1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.

59% Answer Correctly

	composed
	written
	demeanor
	beneficial

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Fragile most nearly means:

87% Answer Correctly

	frail
	lenient
	camaraderie
	adversary

Solution

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.

68% Answer Correctly

	assess
	exasperation
	garish
	aesthete

Solution

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Fickle most nearly means:

60% Answer Correctly

	accentuate
	comparable
	rancorous
	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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.

80% Answer Correctly

	buffer
	placebo
	collection
	mandate

Solution

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."