ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260686 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
ploy
written
colossal

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
euphoria
obdurate
repel
exasperation

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
embellish
adversary
compulsion

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extant
cunning
awe
observe

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
raucous
dreadful
pretense

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."