ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 923099 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
naive
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
duplicity
repentant
grandiose

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
appraise
archaic
rhapsody
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pallid
precept
beat
periodic

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
gruff
compassion
revive
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."