ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953755 Results

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
detect
meticulous
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
straddle
inauspicious
approachable
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
euphoria
abate
illuminate
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
embellish
clarity
anthology

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
proximity
overjoyed
grandiose

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."