ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
redouble
odious
retroactive
egotist

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
ramble
composed
turpitude

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
meticulous
seditious
parity
prominence

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
derelict
gravity
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
scapegoat
shimmering
advantageous

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."