ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
corroborate
incidental
written

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
deferment
foil
melodious

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
iridescent
benevolent
upbraid
disconcert

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
implement
derivative
gruff

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
accommodate
flourish
celebrated
liability

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", 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."