ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281439 Results

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
oblivious
sociable
opponent
implausible

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
mediate
liability
extenuating
repulse

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
antidote
recrimination
absolve
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
mandate
sensualism
foil
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
belated
benevolent
fidelity
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."