ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628844 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
benefactor
extol
pomp

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
accommodate
induce
extenuating

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
exception
recrimination
refurbish
shimmering

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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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
gargantuan
avian
fidelity

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
discern
comprehensible
epistolary

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."