ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 204261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
penurious
sensualism
refurbish

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 refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
comprehensible
seriousness
discern

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
eulogy
courtesy
stern
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
keen
gravity
archaic

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
embellish
retroactive
objectionable
defiant

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."