ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36599 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fragile
embellish
turmoil
complement

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
lenient
incumbent
accommodate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
perception
igniting
prune

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
accessible
punctual
civility

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
beneficial
civility
brandish
strict

Solution
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."