ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35556 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pretentious
awe
clairvoyance
written

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
diffident
untenable
intricate

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
meticulous
prevent
futile

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
comprehensible
mundane
dreadful

Solution
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 melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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eulogy
careless
incumbent
awe

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."