ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235617 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
rhapsody
drab
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
drab
merciful
derivative

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
exalt
rail
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clarity
garish
renovate
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
curtail
complement
meticulous
surplus

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."