ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268161 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
condone
caustic
aerate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
inviolable
combustion
authoritarian

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
placebo
urge
ramble
sociable

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
mediate
inscription
eloquent
comparable

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
adversary
insolence
buffoonery
unnerve

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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."