ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
abate
sensualism
revoke
sociable

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
refurbish
genial
entangle
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
elate
exception
solace

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
raspy
exasperation
illuminate
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
insolence
egotist
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."