ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
heed
comprehensible
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
negate
accessible
bird–like
advantageous

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
incidental
celebrated
beneficial

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
commemorate
adversary
handicap
beneficial

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
regurgitate
stern
drab

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."