ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100450 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
manifest
complement
proximity
immoderate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
excessive
ramble
turpitude

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
cover
procrastinate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
meticulous
tardy
mediate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
catastrophic
aesthete
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."