ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397 Results

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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
ploy
solace
heed

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
futile
implement
comprehensible
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
recrimination
seditious
mediate
prominence

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
avian
epistolary
stealth
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
heed
glorify
repentant
ploy

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."