ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 473489 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
oblivious
hedonism
flourish

Solution
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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
elusive
inscription
apathetic
scapegoat

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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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
fraud
flourish
induce

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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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
ethical
proximity
pretentious
gigantic

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
disconcert
irritation
fraud

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."