ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 670962 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
egotist
pomp
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
straddle
authoritarian
slavish
derivative

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
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flourish
cunning
shorten
heinous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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fragile
advantageous
ploy
seditious

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
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elate
ramble
benefactor
enhance

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The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."