ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
detect
anthology
apathetic

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
camaraderie
trove
incidental

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
grandiose
distortion
archetypal
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
pathos
aerate
antiquated
lenient

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
exception
strategem
lurid

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."