ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812945 Results

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1 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
abate
flaunt
prudent
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
insolence
promote
merciful
rehash

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
accentuate
extol
epitaph

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exception
solace
lenient
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
oblivious
prudent
melodious

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."