ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628121 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
colossal
comprehensible
incongruous
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
colossal
frugal
onset
prominence

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
retroactive
finite
glorify
combustion

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
cure
beneficial
flourish

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
avian
nurture
regurgitate
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."