ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171272 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
foil
pliant
exalt
gruff

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
impenitent
complement
pathos
demean

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
gravity
approachable
censure
raspy

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
belated
lucidity
dubious
awe

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
perception
repel
cushion
turmoil

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."