ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
inviolable
detect
grandiose

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
censure
elusive
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
punctual
embellish
pallid
antiquated

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
drab
augment
awe

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
disdain
demean
execute
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."