ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752442 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
liability
incumbent
foil

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
repel
scorn
grandiose

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
stifle
insolence
defiant

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
proximity
excuse
incidental
civility

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
lucidity
placebo
prune

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."