ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 635498 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
detect
diffident
buffer

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
stern
flagrant
parity

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
comprehensible
fickle
recrimination

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
insolence
obnoxious
beat
derelict

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
cunning
brandish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."