ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 954103 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
indecorous
detect
manifest
proximity

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
redouble
upbraid
promote
eloquent

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
incidental
corrupt
placebo
elusive

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
combative
inappropriate
avian

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
appraise
cunning
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."