ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908762 Results

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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
perception
flaw
extenuating
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
augment
aesthete
sensualism
induce

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
demean
impudent
heed
pretentious

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
implausible
inauspicious
benevolent

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
foil
insolence
indecorous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."