ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
egotist
equitable
ethical

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scamper
advantageous
inviolable
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
defiant
rescind
buffoonery
punctual

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
embellish
inauspicious
manifest

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
disconcert
beneficial
raspy

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."