ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
stealth
inviolable
derivative

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
surfeit
beneficial
plaudits

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incongruous
mediate
incisive
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
iridescent
deferment
drab

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
regale
authoritarian
apathetic

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."