ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
inauspicious
derelict
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
inviolable
incisive
inauspicious
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
untenable
fidelity
facade

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
foil
hopeless
finite

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
pretense
evasive
embellish
ethical

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."