ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404588 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
comparable
complement
diffident
onset

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
stern
courtesy
conduit
incidental

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
prudent
liability
systematic
illuminate

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
accessible
stealth
rule
pathos

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
unnerve
facade
aesthete

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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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."