ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
drab
exalt
detect
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
regale
elusive
repentant
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
serenity
scamper
induce

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
strategem
foil
compulsion

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
curtail
aggressive
accessible
exception

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."