ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 532628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
perception
epistolary
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
pretense
opportune
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
futile
written
adversary
parity

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
trove
pallid
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
dubious
accessible
anthology

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."