ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674675 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
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written
mandate
appalling
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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unscrupulous
rhapsody
benevolent
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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interminable
mandate
combustion
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
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buffoonery
ceaseless
epitaph
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
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antidote
opportune
accentuate
verify

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."