ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 926870 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
elusive
condone
written
untenable

Solution
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
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caustic
colossal
rhapsody
garish

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
rule
archaic
conduit

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
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gravity
punctual
augment
mask

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
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fickle
highlight
facade
melodious

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."