ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 143939 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
pretense
disdain
complement
moderate

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
epistolary
spew
trove
turpitude

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
indecorous
precept
proximity

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
repentant
proximity
garish

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
condone
lenient
dubious
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."