ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 71063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
conduit
detect
pretense
procrastinate

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
rancorous
distortion
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
buffer
regurgitate
veneration
appraise

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
exception
derivative
implausible
merciful

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
corrosive
obdurate
promote

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."