ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54369 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prominence
ecstatic
drub
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
demeanor
humble
avian
polarize

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
untenable
jocularity
archetypal
adversary

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
retroactive
combative
enormous
garish

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
advantageous
impenitent
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."