ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277922 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
manifest
written
composed
archetypal

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
observe
proximity
iridescent

Solution
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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
indecorous
disdain
homage
lurid

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
mandate
antidote
rule
revive

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
elate
entangle
pretentious

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."