ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 182148 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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catastrophic
dreadful
promote
induce

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Facade most nearly means:
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mask
fidelity
iridescent
appalling

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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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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derivative
belated
repentant
hopeless

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
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entangle
aerate
sensualism
stern

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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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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buffoonery
rehash
gaudy
inauspicious

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."