ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183323 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
disdain
plaudits
corrosive
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
embellish
illuminate
mitigating
turmoil

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
clarity
corrosive
sociable
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
gargantuan
disconcert
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
epitaph
prominence
entangle
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."