ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 679676 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
gruff
flagrant
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
servile
untenable
impartial
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
spew
insolence
extenuating

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
epistolary
abate
unscrupulous
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
epistolary
serene
punctual

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."