ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883689 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
solace
revive
interminable
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
naive
detect
promote
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
assess
pantomime
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
distortion
induce
gargantuan
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
colossal
entangle
irritation
prominence

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."