ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 735064 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
avian
commonplace
corroborate
melodious

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
lurid
aesthete
insolence

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
cunning
repeated
impenitent
punctual

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
meticulous
raspy
methodical

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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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
revive
ramble
strategem
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."