ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
conduit
sensualism
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
pomp
altruistic
comparable
untenable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
review
unscrupulous
prune

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
gruff
scamper
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
rancorous
suspect
melodious

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."