ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133614 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
promote
inauspicious
caustic
hedonism

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
meticulous
implausible
extol

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
deferment
combustion
rhapsody
inscription

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
combative
benevolent
peace
implement

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
accessible
inauspicious
elusive

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."