ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88927 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
fidelity
onset
aesthete
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
incidental
admired
buffer

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
redouble
periodic
recrimination

Solution
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
exasperation
apathetic
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
prominence
odious
servile
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."