ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
surplus
detect
trove
finite

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
nurture
intensify
cunning
genial

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
intricate
glorify
recrimination
disconcert

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
ploy
augment
extol
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
discern
impudence
immoderate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."