ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 116345 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
condone
equitable
unscrupulous
fastidious

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
derivative
ramble
pretense

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
illuminate
augment
connoisseur
grandiose

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
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parity
anthology
prudent
seditious

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
moderate
distortion
kudos

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."