ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 582083 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
facade
combustion
written
conduit

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
disconcert
authoritarian
revive

Solution
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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
pretense
regale
oblivious
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
polarize
shimmering
untenable
epitaph

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
gruesome
incidental
supple

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."