ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378307 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extol
corrective
hedonism
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
futile
embellish
placebo
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
onset
conduit
corrosive
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
serenity
frugal
pomp

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
incisive
retroactive
inviolable

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."