ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
sensualism
aerate
extol

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
refurbish
inflammatory
inviolable

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
rail
corroborate
strategem
periodic

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
equitable
belated
demean

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
heed
moderate
mundane
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."