ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336310 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
complement
brandish
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
commemorate
careless
civility
regale

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
placebo
stealth
inscription
polarize

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
raspy
mundane
serenity

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
embroil
discern
gruff

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."