ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47204 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
colossal
detect
inflammatory

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
promote
courtesy
incumbent
incidental

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ethical
flagrant
pretentious
prudent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
absolve
apathetic
perception

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
suppress
flagrant
advantageous
combative

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."