ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743211 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
stealth
stern
inviolable

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
adorn
incisive
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
appraise
colossal
moderate
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
interminable
equitable
disconcert

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
proximity
appraise
punctual

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."