ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251899 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
induce
accessible
curtail

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implement
impassive
methodical
apathetic

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
appalling
commemorate
pallid

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
foil
detect
dubious
accessible

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
diffident
mediate
servile

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."