ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190760 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
redouble
detect
drab

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
heed
drub
hopeless
elusive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
elate
sociable
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
embellish
evident
polarize

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
comfort
embellish
turmoil

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."