ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
salvage
comprehensible
inscription
promote

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
refurbish
courtesy
hedonism
manifest

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
distortion
compulsion
corroborate
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
melodious
corrosive
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
inviolable
straddle
proximity

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."