ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
salvage
cure
antidote
exasperation

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
plaudits
deceit
pallid
redouble

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
foil
exasperation
incongruous
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
benefactor
demeanor
complement
lurid

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
exalt
cushion
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."