ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
colossal
eloquent
accommodate

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
pleasant
promote
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
heinous
repeated
curtail
indecorous

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
facade
eulogy
periodic
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
serenity
courtesy
heed
discern

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."