ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 557985 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flaw
liability
gravity
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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
distortion
revive
impudent
melee

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
retroactive
aerate
placebo
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
entertain
epitaph
incumbent

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
colossal
liability
civility

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", 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."