ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233740 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
intricate
complement
camaraderie
gruff

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
censure
mandate
benefactor
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pathos
urge
equitable
duplicity

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
disconcert
prudent
odious
proximity

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
revoke
petty
pathos
solace

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."