ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677281 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
commemorate
meticulous
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
turmoil
glorify
antidote
negate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
censure
contrite
pomp
celebrated

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
written
fidelity
inflammatory

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
untenable
inscription
melodious
regale

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."