ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 831608 Results

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1 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
grandiose
raspy
manifest
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
hedonism
ecstatic
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
appalling
rowdy
insinuate
corrective

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
pomp
deferment
written

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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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
foil
articulate
recrimination
plaudits

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."