ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189331 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
brandish
written
revoke
apathetic

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
frugal
euphoria
preclude
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
diffident
buffer
elate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
repel
connoisseur
entangle
accessible

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
embroil
advantageous
promote

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."