ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799281 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
perception
corrective
detect
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
accommodate
benefactor
composed
jocularity

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
augment
classic
appalling
supple

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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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
insinuate
flourish
onset

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
flaw
excessive
fragile

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."