ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305167 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
conduit
elucidate
aerate
gruff

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
methodical
sensualism
conduit
punctual

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disdain
mask
prudent
incisive

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
mediate
methodical
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
duplicity
manifest
genial

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."