ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
implausible
detect
equitable
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
abate
advantageous
appalling

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
elusive
lurid
flaw
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
repel
antiquated
rail
apathetic

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
aggressive
extol
celebrated

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."