ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431443 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
combative
written
embellish

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
turpitude
compulsion
hopeless
rhapsody

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
86% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
gigantic
comparable
diffident

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
punctual
meticulous
epistolary
exculpate

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
methodical
ecstatic
obdurate
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."