ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 741323 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
flaw
onset
drub
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
condone
strict
buffoonery
periodic

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
clarity
peace
ramble
stern

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
procrastinate
written
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
pantomime
flaw
trim
elusive

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."