ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783598 Results

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1 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
straddle
connoisseur
aerate
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pallid
conduit
neutralize
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
stifle
illuminate
procrastinate

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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
lenient
elusive
accessible

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accommodate
pantomime
dreadful
belated

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."