ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714303 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
preclude
detect
proximity
insinuate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
promote
benefactor
petty
distortion

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The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
drub
refurbish
lucidity

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
extol
eulogy
scamper
honorable

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
foil
comprehensible
combustion

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."