ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 384781 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
pretense
heed
inauspicious
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implausible
flagrant
favorable
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
genial
composed
buffoonery
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
anthology
pageantry
scamper

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
futile
punctual
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."