ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84203 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
sociable
fickle
penurious

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
intricate
ramble
extant

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
extol
gaudy
archaic

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
disdain
trim
frugal

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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scamper
counterclaim
insinuate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."