ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141408 Results

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Correct 0 3.41
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
proximity
polarize
complement
flaw

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 flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
scamper
highlight
authoritarian
cunning

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
camaraderie
deceit
flourish

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
aerate
corrupt
prudent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
conduit
exception
turpitude
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."