ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212941 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
fragile
prevent
ramble
accentuate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
euphoria
genial
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
demeanor
pathos
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
promote
turmoil
garish

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incidental
futile
complement
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."