ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
comprehensible
beneficial
parity

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
embellish
flagrant
illuminate
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
disconcert
gravity
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
futile
elate
anthology
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
facade
regale
mediate
dreadful

Solution
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."