ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168469 Results

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
placebo
duplicity
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
flaunt
connoisseur
indecorous
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
raucous
liability
limited
mundane

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
opportune
melodious
censure

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
glorify
aesthete
advantageous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."