ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707672 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
prudent
servile
turmoil

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
recrimination
raucous
accessible
impudent

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The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
immoderate
disdain
corrective

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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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
archetypal
observe
clarity
genial

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Foil most nearly means:
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corrosive
complement
clairvoyance
solace

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."