ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157234 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
distortion
sensualism
futile

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
combustion
exception
untouchable
scamper

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
buffer
systematic
stealth
combustion

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
periodic
condone
equitable
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
irritation
elusive
scamper

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."