ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insinuate
detect
compulsion
methodical

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
duplicity
penurious
turpitude

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
brandish
remedial
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heed
perception
contortion
buffer

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
methodical
turpitude
petty
euphoria

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."