ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982975 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
cunning
mundane
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
avian
scapegoat
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
cunning
absolve
conduit
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
derivative
flagrant
pathos

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
demeanor
entangle
onset

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."