ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
hedonism
induce
regale
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
straddle
elate
repulse
corroborate

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
grandiose
corrective
fickle
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
petty
eulogy
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
advantageous
unscrupulous
glorify
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."