ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739418 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
stealth
cushion
rhapsody
compulsion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
antidote
awe
connoisseur
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
grandiose
absolve
sensualism
implausible

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fragile
punctual
genial
combustion

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stifle
highlight
punctual
servile

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."