ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174190 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
hedonism
adorn
euphoria
pathos

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
defiant
deferment
written
immoderate

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
surplus
regurgitate
pleasant
extant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
colossal
appraise
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
buffer
solace
pallid
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."