ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492664 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
defiant
insinuate
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
penurious
mandate
cure
inviolable

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
appalling
classic
melee

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
diffident
straddle
combustion
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inviolable
detect
iridescent
disdain

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."