ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829299 Results

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1 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
incisive
cunning
straddle
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
elate
exception
complement
epitaph

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
proximity
pompous
plaudits

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
melodious
oblige
embellish

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
comfort
egotist
eloquent

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."