ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 805335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
written
benefactor
punctual

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 benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
clarity
servile
iridescent

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
refurbish
limited
flagrant
retroactive

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
belated
compassion
garish
corroborate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
liability
buffer
benevolent
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. 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 benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."