ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
69% Answer Correctly
aerate
assess
prudent
methodical

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accessible
renown
conduit
abate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
ethical
demeanor
methodical
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
benevolent
written
implement
colossal

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
grandiose
antidote
stealth

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."