ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535052 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
Score 0% 60%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
duplicity
elate
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
liability
glaring
frugal
egotist

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
polarize
oblilgatory
onset
rehash

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
pageantry
comprehensible
facade

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
serenity
perception
renown
prune

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."