ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590828 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
clarity
detect
regurgitate
illuminate

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incumbent
insinuate
benefactor
observe

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
untenable
retroactive
flourish

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
liability
manifest
accessible
highlight

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. 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 accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
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facade
conduit
written
pretense

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."