ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356738 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
regale
disdain
impudent
clarity

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
adversary
sociability
duplicity

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
apathetic
clairvoyance
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exalt
flagrant
sensualism
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
eloquent
contortion
belated

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."