ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 827403 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
written
demeanor
appalling
manifest

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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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
procrastinate
arbitrate
embellish

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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aesthete
exasperation
appraise
cushion

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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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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ecstatic
camaraderie
scorn
plaudits

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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
civility
straddle
pretense

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."