ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
intricate
methodical
sensualism
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
serenity
oblivious
indecorous
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
incisive
pretentious
entangle

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
implausible
liability
rail
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
censure
punctual
conduit

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."