ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38277 Results

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
epistolary
kudos
trove

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corrupt
manifest
refurbish

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
mediate
sensualism
diffident

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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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
immoderate
judicious
raspy
scapegoat

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
hedonism
impenitent
diffident

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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."