ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959474 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
sensualism
pretentious
ramble

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
repel
punctual
cushion
distortion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
accentuate
genial
incidental
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
authoritarian
roam
hedonism

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
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inviolable
pantomime
refurbish
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."