ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122259 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
repentant
antidote
brandish
complement

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
repel
unnerve
combative

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
gruff
combative
pretense

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incisive
inauspicious
repel

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
pantomime
incidental
embellish
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."