ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668842 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
supple
trove
detect
eloquent

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
rancorous
honorable
distortion

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
rancorous
extant
nurture

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
incisive
opponent
revive

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
revive
suspect
solace
implausible

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."