ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
incidental
sensualism
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
pretense
seriousness
elusive
recrimination

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
colossal
exculpate
serenity

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inviolable
renown
lurid
serenity

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
embellish
dulcet
polarize
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."