ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 548577 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
exasperation
buffer
incumbent

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
rescind
negate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
refurbish
derelict
destitute
flourish

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
pathos
rancorous
flaunt
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
serenity
inscription
opportune
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."