ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940686 Results

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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
retroactive
impenitent
accommodate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
opportune
implement
melodious

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
rehash
advance
placebo
periodic

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
foil
repeated
ploy

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
heinous
melee
conduit
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."