ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577608 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
naive
pantomime
plaudits

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
aesthete
incumbent
garish

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
rail
beneficial
frugal
written

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
deferment
mediate
sensualism
foil

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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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
catastrophic
discern
mandate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."