ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224989 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
brandish
implausible
salvage
complement

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
derelict
appalling
jocularity
stern

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
honorable
opportune
demeanor

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
raucous
combative
ceaseless
incongruous

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The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
brandish
erratic
lurid
exasperation

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."