ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 109721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
salvage
plaudits
mediate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
prudent
extant
lenient
vulgar

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
indecorous
irritation
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
compulsion
detect
appalling
extant

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
combative
celebrated
appalling

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."