ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 182379 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
discern
melodious
commemorate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
supple
furtiveness
drab
exalt

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
euphoria
sensualism
flagrant
immoderate

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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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
genial
frugal
flourish
anthology

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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
induce
rancorous
exasperation

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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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."