ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543490 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
epistolary
promote
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
benefactor
plaudits
solace

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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
supple
placebo
duplicity

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
defiant
gigantic
unscrupulous

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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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
dubious
devastating
derivative
heed

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."