ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
placebo
turmoil
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
redouble
proximity
opportune
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
gruff
hedonism
fidelity
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
meticulous
hedonism
advantageous

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
adversary
blowhard
fidelity

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."