ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168251 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
incidental
prudent
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 prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
exalt
derivative
solace

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
onset
awe
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
sugar pill
disdain
brandish

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
stern
eloquent
raspy

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."