ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
procrastinate
fickle
punctual

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
corrosive
revive
ploy

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
pathos
liability
stealth

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
insolence
conduit
diffident

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
rancorous
belated
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."