ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 332120 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
condone
detect
elate
salvage

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
devastating
straddle
corroborate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
commemorate
akin
benevolent
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
stern
futile
excuse
intricate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
commemorate
rancorous
seriousness
accommodate

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."