ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715933 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
placebo
exalt
insinuate

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
inflammatory
elate
stifle

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
refurbish
clairvoyance
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
corroborate
exasperation
melee

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
combustion
procrastinate
ramble

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."