ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628910 Results

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
turmoil
antidote
condone
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impenitent
defiant
sensualism
iridescent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exception
recrimination
refurbish
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
ecstatic
heinous
pomp

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
eloquent
egotist
clarity

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."