ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 446237

Questions 5
Words camaraderie, corrective, epistolary, exasperation, prune

Study Guide

camaraderie
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
corrective
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
epistolary
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.
exasperation
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.
prune
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.