ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222281 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
drab
avian
cognition
iridescent

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
opportune
careless
augment
celebrated

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
adversary
lurid
detect

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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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
absolve
strict
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
egotist
implement
heinous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."