ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75056 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
precept
gravity
pantomime
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
pretense
jocularity
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
revoke
nurture
kudos
combustion

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rancorous
lenient
loyalty
flourish

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
equitable
opponent
intricate
beneficial

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."