ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852336 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
heinous
retroactive
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
combustion
hedonism
complicated
adversary

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
aerate
archetypal
flourish
colossal

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
opportune
intricate
renovate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
indecorous
approachable
regale

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."