ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 137017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
raspy
incumbent
penurious
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
onset
insinuate
impassive
corrosive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
entangle
archetypal
homage
revive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
incidental
epistolary
appalling

Solution
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
catastrophic
eloquent
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."