ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 341426 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
combustion
flourish
sensualism

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
drab
melodious
incumbent
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
raspy
finite
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
induce
articulate
rehash

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
ramble
servile
placebo

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."