ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 726922 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
repentant
civility
written
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
euphoria
obnoxious
opponent
epitaph

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
appalling
impudence
lenient

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
revive
buffer
glaring
trove

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
redouble
commemorate
derelict
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."