ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 448310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
mediate
written
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
duplicity
raspy
prominence
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
heed
ethical
obdurate
melee

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
scamper
parade
colossal
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
belated
oblivious
drab
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."