ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248430 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
ecstatic
sensualism
revoke

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
placebo
manifest
antidote

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
celebrated
exalt
repulse
fraud

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pallid
cushion
derivative
genial

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
futile
fickle
defiant

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."