ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 920043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
pallid
written
buffoonery
disconcert

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exception
combustion
elate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
apathetic
combustion
procrastinate
inscription

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
punctual
exception
derelict
subside

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The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
fickle
induce
defiant
advantageous

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The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."