ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724517 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
conduit
garish
interminable
written

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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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
exalt
mediate
compassion
augment

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
abate
awe
benevolent
review

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
discern
turmoil
preclude
caustic

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
incumbent
servile
revive

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."