ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428118 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
celebrated
repeated
comparable
commemorate

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
augment
promote
pageantry
perception

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
lenient
interminable
cunning

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
dubious
written
garish
eloquent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
clairvoyance
compassion
demean

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."