ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621527 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
refurbish
derivative
compulsion

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
absolve
highlight
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
retroactive
cushion
extenuating

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
cache
discern
precept
proximity

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
implement
archetypal
procrastinate
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."