ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97485 Results

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
bitter
epistolary
fickle

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
oblivious
blowhard
anthology
appalling

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
illuminate
recrimination
nurture
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retroactive
ethical
comparable
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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
indecorous
revoke
regale
brandish

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."