ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930503 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
caustic
implausible
straddle

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
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salvage
written
manifest
exception

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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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
clarity
surly
incongruous
ramble

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
lurid
elate
condone
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
buffer
blowhard
elate

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The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."