ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 61761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
melodious
pomp
compulsion

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
ramble
anthology
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
brandish
rehash
composed
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
pallid
rehash
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
awe
salvage
judicious
colossal

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."