ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560036 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
scapegoat
implausible
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
periodic
disconcert
nearness
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
immoderate
apathetic
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
pantomime
dreadful
benevolent

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
anthology
intensify
colossal
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."