ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906884 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
epitaph
pretentious
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mandate
ceaseless
rhapsody
pathos

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
gruff
rehash
fragile

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
parity
prominence
procrastinate

Solution
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
pantomime
altruistic
promote
derivative

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."