ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 300840 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extol
written
curtail
solace

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
grandiose
implausible
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
pantomime
demeanor
equitable
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
camaraderie
lenient
surplus

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
incongruous
benefactor
spew
exception

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."