ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 177065 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rancorous
accentuate
oblivious
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
demean
artless
inflammatory
revive

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
appalling
grandiose
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
incumbent
manifest
mitigating
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
corrective
frugal
defiant

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."