ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783421 Results

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
buffoonery
diffident
ramble

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
exalt
anthology
defect
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
repel
pretense
turpitude
glorify

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
patron
stifle
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
incisive
apathetic
exasperation

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."