ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 40292 Results

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
futile
inscription
cunning
duplicity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
augment
gargantuan
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
avian
buffoonery
contortion

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
archetypal
rancorous
contrite
immoderate

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
brandish
crafty
curtail
pomp

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."