ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705767 Results

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Correct 0 3.19
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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
corrective
commemorate
rhapsody
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
extol
insinuate
cover
plaudits

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
negate
highlight
euphoria
disdain

Solution
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
parity
combustion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
celebrated
sensualism
lenient
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."