ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pathos
sensualism
meticulous

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
foil
precept
refurbish
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
belated
pale
benevolent
surplus

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
mundane
repel
flaw
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
timid
implausible
abate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."