ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252148 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
embellish
ploy
medium
exasperation

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
anthology
parity
sensualism

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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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
discern
avian
pallid
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
liability
furtiveness
derelict
stealth

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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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
interminable
entertain
rhapsody
combative

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The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."