ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953294 Results

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

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
accentuate
embellish
inauspicious

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
equitable
commemorate
foil
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
lucidity
fragile
implement

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
gravity
finite
catastrophic

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."