ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223799 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
equitable
repel
inflammatory

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
fragile
mediate
rail

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
eloquent
belated
frugal

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
awe
finite
complicated
composed

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
ploy
fidelity
demean

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."