ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 115475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
interminable
obnoxious
placebo

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
compassion
celebrated
clarity

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
opportune
scorn
oblivious

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
exception
corrosive
delight
heed

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
augment
ecstasy
punctual
incidental

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."