ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605881 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
stifle
written
flaw

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
appalling
ramble
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
salvage
caustic
mundane

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
medium
placebo
regale

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
facade
timid
pantomime
duplicity

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."