ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
exalt
raucous
glorify
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
promote
fraud
aesthete
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
incongruous
condone
untenable

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
benevolent
combustion
methodical
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cunning
detect
gruff

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."