ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328295 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aesthete
benevolent
pretense
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
drub
compulsion
illuminate
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
penurious
meticulous
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
ecstatic
detect
gargantuan

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
benefactor
ploy
revive

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."