ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232372 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
egotist
apathetic
fickle

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
repentant
approachable
inviolable
corrective

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
scamper
appalling
finite
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
drab
entangle
renovate
censure

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
polarize
flagrant
extant

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."