ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220750 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
composed
mediate
pathos
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
nurture
aesthete
homage

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
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censure
beneficial
celebrated
written

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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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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servile
excessive
comparable
belated

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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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
archaic
rancorous
prevent
prominence

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."