ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882084 Results

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
duplicity
precept
shimmering

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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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
untenable
eloquent
aerate

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incisive
written
raspy
fidelity

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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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
composed
untenable
eulogy

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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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
futile
connoisseur
supple
advantageous

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The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."