ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
corrective
detect
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
eulogy
veneration
inauspicious
periodic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
benevolent
preclude
censure

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
observe
disconcert
civility

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
naive
stern
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."