ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 243073 Results

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
prune
proximity
entangle
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
straddle
distortion
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
mandate
clairvoyance
deceit

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
redouble
advantageous
retroactive
corrosive

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
discern
detect
revive
nurture

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."