ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 391595 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
plaudits
fidelity
proximity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
commemorate
apathetic
camaraderie

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
ethical
hedonism
disconcert
medium

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
naive
refurbish
cover
drub

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
accentuate
melee
brawl
meticulous

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."