ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16303 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
fickle
clarity
complement
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
supple
ethical
sensualism
salvage

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
preclude
ramble
regurgitate
renown

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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
archaic
grandiose
revoke
artless

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The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
buffer
brandish
compulsion
frugal

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."