ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 516758 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
perception
detect
interminable
finite

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
sameness
illuminate
opportune

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
accentuate
shimmering
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
belated
rowdy
polarize
illuminate

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
indecorous
archetypal
postponement
nurture

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."