ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38087 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
deferment
colossal
sociable
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
observe
awe
pomp

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rancorous
discern
benefactor
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
intensify
combustion
extant

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
civility
exasperation
incumbent
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."