ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 665383 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
defiant
catastrophic
rail
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
derivative
destitute
fidelity

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combative
gargantuan
irritation
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
insinuate
prune
brandish

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
accessible
insolence
turpitude

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."