ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
foil
scapegoat
pleasant
lurid

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
discern
adversary
corrosive

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
rehash
enormous
derelict
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
fraud
rhapsody
procrastinate

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
beneficial
igniting
augment
drab

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."