ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48358 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
accentuate
pathos
written
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
condone
stifle
demean
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
flaunt
rail
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
placebo
epistolary
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
raspy
gaudy
pomp
obnoxious

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."