ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626673 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
disdain
lenient
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
fickle
combative
extenuating

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
implausible
meticulous
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
moderate
frugal
impenitent
condone

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
plaudits
incisive
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."