ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 892949 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
condone
brandish
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
penurious
serenity
manifest
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
implausible
anthology
procrastinate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
revive
exasperation
sameness
exalt

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
hedonism
methodical
cushion
entangle

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."