ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709959 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
punctual
written
buffer

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
raspy
evasive
untenable
fickle

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
fickle
repentant
censure

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
redouble
authoritarian
intricate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
advantageous
sociability
lenient
recrimination

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."