ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29508 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
curtail
written
corroborate

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
glorify
opportune
corrective

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
placebo
derivative
mitigating
stern

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
archaic
derivative
judicious
serenity

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
ramble
combative
rancorous

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."