ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563775 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
extant
precept
advantageous

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
beneficial
regurgitate
brandish
heinous

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
lenient
pretense
fickle

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
incumbent
discern
bird–like
plaudits

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."