ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23675 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
sensualism
obnoxious
incongruous

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
eulogy
flourish
ploy

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
mandate
flagrant
eulogy
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
periodic
exalt
liability

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
punctual
curtail
iridescent
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."