ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 658898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
accommodate
combative
perception
written

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
pompous
fickle
liability

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
meticulous
ecstatic
sociable
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
precept
heinous
absolve

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
genial
aggressive
proximity
combustion

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."