ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390474 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
embellish
impenitent
advantageous

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
anthology
antiquated
flaunt
ramble

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
comprehensible
extol
grandiose

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
beneficial
ecstatic
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
methodical
flourish
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."