ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511437 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
conduit
melodious
detect

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
clarity
redouble
cushion
condone

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
derivative
bitter
rehash
implausible

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
scapegoat
clairvoyance
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
raucous
pretense
counterclaim
beneficial

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."