ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294498 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
detect
proximity
epistolary

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
inviolable
pantomime
flaunt

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
extenuating
polarize
cognition
pretentious

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
rail
accommodate
lurid
repeated

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
awe
accommodate
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."