ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136370 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
sensualism
foil
unscrupulous

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fraud
scamper
implausible
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
colossal
diffident
propitious
fickle

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
proximity
rescue
demeanor
implausible

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
incisive
sociable
connoisseur
revive

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."