ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682380 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
scamper
advantageous
oblivious

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
impenitent
shorten
exasperation
intricate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
melee
accentuate
renown
rehash

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
untenable
futile
enormous
genial

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
implausible
lurid
obdurate
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."