ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468456 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
civility
turmoil
ethical
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
compulsion
ethical
benefactor

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The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lurid
deceit
raucous
lenient

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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incongruous
cunning
repel
sameness

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
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aerate
meticulous
strategem
beneficial

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."