ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672749 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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written
periodic
derelict
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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erratic
refurbish
insinuate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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prominence
promote
scapegoat
irritation

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
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corrupt
brandish
egotist
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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hopeless
repel
celebrated
mundane

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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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."