ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812336 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
sensualism
inflammatory
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
retrograde
cunning
flaunt

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
colossal
accommodate
prune
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
insinuate
appraise
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regale
surplus
unscrupulous
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."