ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36900 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
extant
insolence
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
combative
pretentious
stealth

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
induce
aerate
repentant

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
oblivious
stern
commonplace
inviolable

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
heinous
prune
prevent
exalt

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."