ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903341 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
futile
mediate
periodic

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
medium
exalt
hedonism

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
penurious
approachable
immoderate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
mundane
duplicity
scapegoat
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
arbitrate
combustion
ramble

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."