ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820778 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
brandish
accessible
liability

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
garish
pallid
immoderate
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
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censure
admired
turpitude
untenable

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
immoderate
ceaseless
equitable
pretense

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
extol
penurious
sociability
drab

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."