ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 32747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
sensualism
inviolable
finite

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
benefactor
discern
peace
flagrant

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
incisive
repel
oblivious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
elusive
refurbish
exception

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oblivious
oxygenate
incumbent
precept

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."