ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
sensualism
serenity
opportune

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
bitter
onset
intricate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
servile
medium
accentuate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
implement
archaic
compassion
moderate

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
grandiose
aggressive
adversary
combative

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."