ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406362 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
apathetic
written
entangle

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
penurious
blowhard
repentant
buffer

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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straddle
buffer
exculpate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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pomp
colossal
embellish
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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comparable
rescind
embellish
melee

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."