ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 949887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
aerate
inauspicious
incisive
written

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
iridescent
gravity
fastidious
ramble

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
turpitude
curtail
defect
plaudits

Solution
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
facade
retroactive
objectionable
straddle

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
repentant
untenable
intricate

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."