ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
compulsion
nurture
brandish

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
fraud
drab
pale
revive

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
revoke
brandish
rehash
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
hedonism
ecstatic
elucidate
demean

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
59% Answer Correctly
corrosive
erratic
extenuating
plaudits

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."