ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15392 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
pallid
rhapsody
written
implement

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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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
ploy
melodious
derivative

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
compulsion
augment
promote
impudent

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The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mediate
censure
negate
brandish

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
accommodate
extol
preclude
start

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."