ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982791 Results

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1 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
moderate
illuminate
ramble
written

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
plaudits
promote
comparable

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Naive most nearly means:
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frugal
pantomime
flaw
artless

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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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
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appraise
preclude
pretentious
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
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accentuate
fickle
discern
defect

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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."