ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622825 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
detect
accommodate
futile

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
censure
obnoxious
stealth
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
egotist
demean
penurious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
stealth
disconcert
facade

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
melodious
abate
defiant

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."