ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
elate
gargantuan
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
refurbish
patron
brandish

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flaunt
augment
prompt
cunning

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
distortion
aggressive
onset
civility

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
incumbent
sparing
finite
heed

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."