ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222861 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
scamper
insolence
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
absolve
fickle
cure
mandate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
moderate
deceit
conduit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
eulogy
benevolent
reanimate
interminable

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
rancorous
incumbent
archaic

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."