ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662250 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
turmoil
sensualism
cunning

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
inviolable
censure
pantomime
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
ethical
combustion
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
pathos
meticulous
compulsion
cure

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
appraise
illuminate
beneficial

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."