ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800307 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
composed
elusive
compulsion
detect

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
induce
stifle
demeanor
cushion

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
pretense
highlight
prune

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
catastrophic
exception
interminable

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
manifest
fragile
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."