ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248964 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
perception
flourish
complement
anthology

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
gruff
demeanor
flourish
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
fidelity
living
derivative
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
corrective
raucous
tardy
scamper

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
authoritarian
catastrophic
untenable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."