ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381728 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
oblivious
combustion
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incisive
handicap
drab
advantageous

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
prudent
dupe
diffident
serenity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
incongruous
implausible
inviolable

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
accentuate
interminable
corroborate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."