ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 99449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
ethical
raspy
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
prune
polarize
solace
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
stern
blame
placebo
redouble

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
fraud
highlight
insolence
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
meticulous
aesthete
induce
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."