ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217607 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
defiant
redouble
apathetic

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
elate
fickle
insolence

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
flaw
clairvoyance
civility

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
prominence
complement
buffer
retroactive

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
inappropriate
augment
methodical

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."