ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832088 Results

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
corroborate
vulgar
cunning
extenuating

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
pomp
commemorate
compassion
repentant

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
elate
flagrant
beneficial

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
sensualism
meticulous
revive

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
dubious
fidelity
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."