ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 736705 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
disdain
belated
liability
sensualism

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
preclude
promote
inflammatory
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rehash
cunning
surplus
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
opportune
upbraid
fickle
periodic

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
embellish
commonplace
insinuate

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."