ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570122 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
detect
untenable
disdain

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
negate
combative
duplicity

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
periodic
camaraderie
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Camaraderie most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
plaudits
indecorous
sociability
comparable

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
euphoria
pliant
scamper
raucous

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."