ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 533926 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
surplus
sensualism
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
nurture
distortion
gaudy
revoke

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
pallid
fickle
civility

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
mundane
insolence
irritation

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
derivative
corrosive
complement
brandish

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."