ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 13902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
servile
absolve
detect
civility

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
foil
augment
scorn
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
drab
onset
ramble

Solution
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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
avian
commemorate
prominence
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
liability
divide
extant

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."