ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
baseless
promote
fidelity

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
civility
regale
detect

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
demeanor
stifle
comfort
antidote

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
fickle
benefactor
ominous

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The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
aerate
duplicity
censure

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."