ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614532 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
written
foil
melee
hedonism

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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euphoria
trove
glorify
melee

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
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ecstasy
augment
regurgitate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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facade
gruff
combustion
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
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chaos
placebo
raucous
condone

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."