ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468371 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
implement
flourish
pleasant
fragile

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
detect
buffoonery
punctual

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
gravity
obdurate
nurture
serenity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
lenient
repel
flaw

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pompous
benefactor
straddle

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."