ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515767 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
conduit
written
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
implausible
eulogy
facade

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
interminable
retroactive
commemorate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
refurbish
admired
salvage
finite

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
eulogy
buffoonery
censure

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."