ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 175500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
futile
repel
turmoil
connoisseur

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
stern
diffident
derelict
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
aesthete
rehash
combative

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
conduit
accentuate
apathetic

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
commemorate
fastidious
stern
genial

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."