ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
deferment
interminable
incongruous
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
supple
sensualism
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
insinuate
augment
retrograde
solace

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
corrective
solace
appalling

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
embellish
shorten
lenient
surplus

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."