ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415099 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
drub
implausible
gargantuan

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
extenuating
defiant
absolve

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
elusive
fragile
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
anthology
fraud
incidental

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
proximity
prudent
perception

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."