ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30432 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
moderate
comprehensible
detect

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
compulsion
promote
regurgitate
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
duplicity
dreary
salvage
abate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
corrosive
inviolable
extol
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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
meticulous
incumbent
pathos

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."