ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171288 Results

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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
extol
flaunt
elusive
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
serenity
clairvoyance
iridescent
rowdy

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
interminable
brandish
gruff
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pantomime
incumbent
supple
complement

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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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
beneficial
dulcet
drub
immoderate

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."