ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437534 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
brandish
interminable
pantomime

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
sensualism
pomp
celebrated

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
revive
mundane
unscrupulous
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
melodious
opponent
corrosive
immoderate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
lenient
appalling
exasperation
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."