ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 769633 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
pallid
eulogy
garish

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
avian
melodious
classic

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
naive
accentuate
procrastinate

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
divination
rancorous
eulogy
foil

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
elate
composed
deferment

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."