ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 312084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accentuate
complement
prominence
beneficial

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
repel
handicap
euphoria
naive

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
foil
scapegoat
apathetic

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
embroil
composed
apathetic

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
gravity
antiquated
accommodate
prudent

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."