ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661896 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
raucous
detect
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
aerate
renown
placebo
impenitent

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
ecstatic
perception
combative

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
fraud
composed
eloquent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
rehash
raspy
gruff

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."