ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49890 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
commemorate
inauspicious
buffer
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
suppress
clarity
benefactor

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
nurture
appraise
refurbish
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pretense
mundane
unscrupulous
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
adversary
inscription
pathos
trove

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."