ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
dubious
mediate
detect
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
derivative
insinuate
sociable
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
defiant
regurgitate
gruff

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
turmoil
blame
euphoria
ramble

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
stern
impartial
naive

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."