ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 28027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
embellish
complement
dubious
inviolable

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
perception
prominence
stern

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
penurious
opportune
awe

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
augment
untouchable
procrastinate
sociable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
devastating
untenable
negate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."