ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 310967 Results

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Correct 0 3.19
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
repentant
avian
discern

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
prominence
combative
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
incite
pathos
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
immoderate
cache
penurious
duplicity

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
heinous
judicious
derivative
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."