ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 861719 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prominence
defiant
turmoil
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
absolve
exalt
pleasant
discern

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
scamper
flourish
exception

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
servile
objectionable
polarize

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
precept
detect
onset
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."