ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 377411 Results

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1 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
finite
mediate
melee
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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
irritation
derelict
melee

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
diffident
ramble
implausible

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
placebo
stifle
corrupt
prominence

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
evident
buffer
moderate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."