ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
antidote
ploy
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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
pretense
combustion
defiant

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
exasperation
drab
interminable

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
beneficial
accommodate
jocularity
apathetic

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
placebo
urge
accommodate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."