ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
induce
detect
deferment
accessible

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
perception
heinous
serenity

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
frugal
unnerve
incisive
awe

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
lenient
drab
egotist

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
appalling
exculpate
insolence
curtail

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."