ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232038 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
heinous
stifle
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
naive
diffident
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
discern
drub
pomp

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
derivative
deceit
ethical

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
salvage
demeanor
pretense
imply

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."