ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238944 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
pomp
cunning
serenity
complement

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
demean
fidelity
drab

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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
heed
avian
hedonism

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
preclude
furtiveness
advantageous

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The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
opportune
beneficial
precept
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."