ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 611848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
civility
detect
euphoria

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
diffident
accommodate
inflammatory

Solution
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
eulogy
cache
diffident

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
buffer
grandiose
impenitent
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
illuminate
meticulous
dubious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."