ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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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
benevolent
methodical
gruff
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
precept
verify
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
dubious
diffident
benefactor
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
penurious
oblivious
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
promote
corrosive
finite

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."