ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
combustion
detect
mandate
ethical

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
embellish
ploy
commonplace
euphoria

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
accessible
inscription
frugal
ethical

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
demean
ramble
drab
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
fragile
merciful
turmoil
corrosive

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."