ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441352 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
mandate
incumbent
redouble
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
revoke
courtesy
rail
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
aesthete
eloquent
exalt

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
embellish
repentant
implement

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
ethical
periodic
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."