ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
hedonism
ploy
sensualism
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
serenity
sociability
augment
elate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
catastrophic
oblivious
salvage

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
repel
fragile
revive

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
authoritarian
flourish
distortion

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."