ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 967809 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
censure
buffoonery
sensualism
trove

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aerate
ploy
mask
fraud

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
deferment
penurious
hopeless

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
colossal
pompous
accessible
liability

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
revoke
composed
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."