ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260488 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
compulsion
sensualism
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
commemorate
embellish
diffident
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
moderate
servile
favorable
exalt

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
sociable
genial
rancorous
pantomime

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
nurture
extol
comparable

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."