ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870280 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
gargantuan
sensualism
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
adversary
brandish
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
heed
scamper
lenient
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
incisive
revive
opponent
indecorous

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
manifest
heinous
suppress
indecorous

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."