ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958622 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
manifest
periodic
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
epistolary
igniting
illuminate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
mandate
excuse
melee
turpitude

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
pallid
distortion
akin
avian

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
absolve
censure
rehash
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."