ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
extenuating
flaunt
complement
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
eulogy
remedial
absolve

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
extant
futile
prune
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
redouble
repentant
prudent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
entangle
regale
obnoxious
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."