ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
scamper
written
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
dubious
parity
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
charade
buffer
combative

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
preclude
diffident
augment

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
fragile
incongruous
deferment
courtesy

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."