ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
epistolary
recrimination
lurid

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
naive
trove
upbraid
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
excessive
buffer
defiant

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
awe
diffident
systematic
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
corrective
prudent
incisive

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."