ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 948713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
illuminate
preclude
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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
servile
shimmering
accessible
perception

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
methodical
demeanor
foil

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
redouble
regurgitate
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
pretentious
augment
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."