ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
elucidate
corrective
revoke

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
ramble
sociable
written

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
ploy
genial
sensualism
regale

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
rancorous
proximity
raspy

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
incidental
ploy
enhance
foil

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."