ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851484 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
incongruous
condone
untenable

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
placebo
periodic
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
oblivious
contortion
lenient

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
abate
renovate
civility
apathetic

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
incisive
insolence
loyalty
prominence

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."