ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
procrastinate
belated
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
insolence
frugal
ethical

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
accommodate
igniting
embellish
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
hedonism
serenity
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
distortion
foster
rail
corrective

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."