ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
apathetic
prudent
detect
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
pallid
eloquent
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
accessible
extenuating
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
civility
proximity
ploy
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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
adversary
epitaph
prudent
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."