ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613639 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
derelict
beneficial
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
frugal
raspy
insolence

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
redouble
imply
demeanor
corroborate

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
composed
implausible
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
immoderate
parade
combustion
pallid

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."