ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482853 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
servile
caustic
benefactor
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
foil
placebo
flaw

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
interminable
extenuating
rule

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
iridescent
implement
raspy
akin

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
belated
archetypal
penurious

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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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."