ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
elate
sensualism
augment

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
revoke
onset
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
conduit
anomaly
manifest
illuminate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ploy
impassive
dubious
lurid

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
naive
eloquent
fastidious
parity

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."