ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 327375 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
iridescent
liability
moderate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
sociable
composed
obdurate
celebrated

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
proximity
sparing
regale
rancorous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
compulsion
regurgitate
insinuate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
dubious
abate
catastrophic

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."