ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961855 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
immoderate
finite
interminable
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
repentant
exasperation
implausible

Solution
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
deferment
futile
rancorous
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
ethical
honorable
garish
nurture

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
assess
demean
incisive

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."