ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407456 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
mundane
augment
dreadful

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
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scamper
evasive
condone
benefactor

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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
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advance
fidelity
placebo
epistolary

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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
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corrosive
disconcert
clarity
frugal

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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detect
rhapsody
straddle
comparable

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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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."