ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 701625 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
exception
genial
liability
authoritarian

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
grandiose
redouble
mitigating
extol

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
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nearness
pathos
fidelity
elate

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
avian
turmoil
celebrated
sensualism

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
illuminate
liability
prominence
opponent

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."