ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 549170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
prune
appraise
perception

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
drab
scamper
lenient
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
prune
discern
conduit

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
awe
supple
detect

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
parity
oblivious
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."