ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258824 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
inflammatory
sensualism
flagrant

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
methodical
gruff
repel

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
rehash
prominence
nurture

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
promote
prune
demeanor
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
grandiose
precept
absolve

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."