ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164619 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
gruff
corrective
sensualism

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
salvage
condone
onset
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
moderate
turmoil
inviolable

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
lurid
extenuating
banal
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
eulogy
clairvoyance
repulse
embellish

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."