ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752017 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.52
Score	0%	70%

Review

1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.

60% Answer Correctly

	combustion
	sensualism
	derivative
	melee

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Periodic most nearly means:

81% Answer Correctly

	repeated
	regale
	antidote
	induce

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:

86% Answer Correctly

	enormous
	pretense
	surplus
	recrimination

Solution

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Regale most nearly means:

72% Answer Correctly

	futile
	accessible
	corrective
	entertain

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Melodious most nearly means:

53% Answer Correctly

	dulcet
	liability
	flaw
	gargantuan

Solution

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."