ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 310808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
stealth
complement
redouble
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
manifest
limited
methodical
extenuating

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
eloquent
refurbish
excuse
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
exculpate
repentant
combative

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
discern
straddle
avian
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."