ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330746 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
euphoria
diffident
proximity

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
flourish
frugal
condone
drab

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
corroborate
melodious
classic
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
compulsion
suppress
demean
turmoil

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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
sensualism
stealth
impenitent

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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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."