ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
sensualism
extant
pomp

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
colossal
aerate
rescue
awe

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
facade
compassion
melee
elusive

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rehash
fastidious
sociable
incongruous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
melee
courtesy
corrosive

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."