ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691970 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
intricate
servile
sensualism
duplicity

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
adversary
genial
diffident
mediate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
distortion
fragile
implement
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
turpitude
disdain
incongruous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elate
pretense
illuminate
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."