ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383391 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raucous
polarize
complement
proximity

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
extenuating
inflammatory
prompt
aesthete

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
salvage
embroil
parity

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
insolence
dreadful
adversary
duplicity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
demeanor
epitaph
compulsion
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."