ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
accessible
accentuate
pathos
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
melee
interminable
retrograde
impenitent

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
stealth
written
combustion
demeanor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
derelict
insolence
aggressive
deferment

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
counterclaim
turpitude
discern

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."