ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246000 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
euphoria
written
diffident

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
condone
refurbish
ramble
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
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interminable
extant
elation
rancorous

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
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recrimination
parade
regale
corroborate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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prudent
corrupt
beneficial
diffident

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."