ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
penurious
exalt
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
serenity
pompous
mandate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
proximity
elusive
buffoonery
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
lenient
regurgitate
enormous
raucous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
archetypal
egotist
perception

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."