ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 464956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
illuminate
pretense
revoke

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
futile
incidental
solace

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
insolence
pomp
command
mundane

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
pallid
comparable
homage

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
embellish
highlight
serenity
curtail

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."