ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 230199 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
dubious
interminable
foil
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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
egotist
punctual
moderate

Solution
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
nurture
mask
benefactor
corrective

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
avian
archetypal
turmoil
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
impenitent
euphoria
corrective

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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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."