ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
avian
roam
obnoxious
diffident

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
civility
abate
combustion
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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
stealth
promote
incisive

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
euphoria
nurture
turpitude
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
derelict
clarity
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."