ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148325 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
parity
adversary
plaudits
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
drab
civility
illuminate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
epistolary
turmoil
duplicity
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
corrective
catastrophic
defect
censure

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
avian
proximity
frugal

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 avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."