ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994957 Results

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1 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
composed
deferment
frugal
sensualism

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
salvage
pomp
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
pallid
comprehensible
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
nurture
distortion
shimmering
combative

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
onset
impartial
flaunt

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."