ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 782810 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
adversary
salvage
written
meticulous

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
onset
pretentious
celebrated
ceaseless

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The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
lurid
dupe
comprehensible
demean

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
fragile
pallid
facade

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
defect
liability
stifle

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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."