ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 476791 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
rehash
immoderate
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
promote
prune
written
oblivious

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
inviolable
buffoonery
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
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clarity
repel
flourish
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
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objectionable
civility
insinuate
implausible

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."