ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
archetypal
exasperation
dash
embellish

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
accommodate
manifest
complement
discern

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
nurture
opportune
deceit

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
straddle
parity
penurious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
rehash
incongruous
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."