ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833346 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
repel
detect
defiant
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
illuminate
nearness
drub
methodical

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
incongruous
brawl
accommodate

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
augment
archetypal
evident

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
authoritarian
deceit
meticulous

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."