ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600162 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
condone
illuminate
detect
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
fragile
conduit
chaos
liability

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
heed
elate
repel

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
curtail
immoderate
favorable
grandiose

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
perception
ecstatic
cognition
illuminate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."