ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277310 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
accentuate
pretentious
sensualism

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
revive
meticulous
catastrophic
incite

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
extol
arbitrate
compulsion

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
start
drab
revive

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
trove
ramble
ecstatic

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."