ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908807 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
curtail
cushion
refurbish
entangle

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
moderate
drab
incidental

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
derivative
nurture
equitable

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
lurid
archetypal
meticulous

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
repel
benevolent
connoisseur
condone

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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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."