ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708008 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
elate
embellish
raspy

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
immoderate
embellish
periodic

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
supple
incidental
untenable
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
appraise
clairvoyance
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
belated
rancorous
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."