ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36149 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
foil
scamper
revoke

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
surplus
strict
indecorous
ethical

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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
exasperation
sparing
genial
incisive

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
verify
liability
demean

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
stifle
clairvoyance
inauspicious

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."