ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110241 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pathos
trove
ecstatic
detect

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
pantomime
duplicity
archetypal

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
glorify
untenable
regale

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
placebo
avian
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
opportune
foster
apathetic
disdain

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."