ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761733 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
salvage
sensualism
illuminate

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
scapegoat
prudent
highlight

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
ploy
penurious
rail

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
celebrated
inauspicious
accessible
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
regale
fidelity
revoke
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."