ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
repentant
stifle
veneration
epistolary

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
turmoil
melodious
precept

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
abate
drab
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
fickle
distortion
charade
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
avian
pathos
ploy

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."