ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 824472 Results

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
recrimination
redouble
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
detect
moderate
comparable

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
benevolent
indecorous
stern

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
prudent
garish
servile
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
eulogy
curtail
penurious

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."