ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
celebrated
hedonism
sensualism
benevolent

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revive
slavish
redouble
facade

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
derivative
deferment
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
corrosive
impenitent
untenable
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
melee
lenient
pathos
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."