ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
archetypal
intricate
composed
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
polarize
serenity
immoderate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
liability
defect
belated
gruff

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mandate
melee
conduit
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
anthology
complicated
distortion
negate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."