ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 947499 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
abate
detect
eulogy
fraud

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
meticulous
extant
petty
appraise

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
facade
antidote
induce

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
extenuating
medium
ethical

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
negate
rhapsody
enormous
genial

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."