ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434829 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
beneficial
heinous
detect
onset

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
rail
garish
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
promote
shimmering
genial
gravity

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
cunning
curtail
gigantic
euphoria

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
egotist
exasperation
obdurate
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."