ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
accommodate
detect
insinuate
catastrophic

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
facade
dubious
cushion
intricate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
adversary
shorten
ramble
apathetic

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
precept
evident
ethical

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
melee
parade
inviolable
embellish

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."