ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
extol
trove
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
solace
demean
insinuate
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
facade
advantageous
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
disconcert
prompt
extant
sociable

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."