ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227688 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
civility
buffoonery
appraise
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
obnoxious
flourish
solace

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
periodic
repel
highlight

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
immoderate
camaraderie
benevolent
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
peace
buffoonery
heinous

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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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."