ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365883 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
onset
solace
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
prudent
stealth
rescue
authoritarian

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
derelict
methodical
handicap

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
civility
condone
pretentious
peace

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
demeanor
insolence
celebrated

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."