ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66095 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
accommodate
appraise
sensualism

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
accessible
pomp
homage
commemorate

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
raucous
adorn
mundane

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
melodious
prune
highlight
gargantuan

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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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
incongruous
stealth
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."