ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
curtail
elusive
aerate

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
inflammatory
avian
flaw

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
aerate
gargantuan
negate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
servile
salvage
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
civility
extol
living
advantageous

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."