ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229643 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
adversary
derivative
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
impenitent
abate
censure

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
comparable
raucous
pallid

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
stealth
inauspicious
penurious

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
cunning
garish
comparable

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."