ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274568 Results

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1 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
duplicity
derivative
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
rhapsody
sociable
refurbish

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
pomp
procrastinate
accommodate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
disconcert
flagrant
mitigating
raspy

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
exception
urge
antidote
exasperation

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."