ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 394598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
fidelity
embellish
duplicity

Solution
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
incongruous
duplicity
plaudits
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
benevolent
impartial
egotist

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
ramble
exception
obdurate
heed

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
pretense
turpitude
polarize

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."