ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988710 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
stifle
curtail
prune
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
excessive
ramble
corrosive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
corroborate
suspect
catastrophic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
camaraderie
absolve
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implement
archetypal
akin
plaudits

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."