ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
procrastinate
sensualism
servile

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pallid
belated
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
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regurgitate
catastrophic
condone
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
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unnerve
cunning
incidental
euphoria

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
trove
comprehensible
aesthete
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."