ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 627952 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
absolve
hopeless
gargantuan
accentuate

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
heed
improbable
fidelity
stealth

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
demean
hedonism
gargantuan
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
foil
futile
fraud

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
illuminate
pretentious
futile

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."