ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941474 Results

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1 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
exception
prudent
connoisseur
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
egotist
embellish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
periodic
accentuate
advantageous
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
fickle
pallid
renovate
prudent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extol
advantageous
pomp
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."