ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287412 Results

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
derivative
extenuating
lurid

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
colossal
ethical
moderate

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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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
equitable
connoisseur
perception
illuminate

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
diffident
stern
camaraderie

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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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
appalling
benefactor
advantageous

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."