ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409646 Results

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
composed
exasperation
liability

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
flaw
iridescent
surfeit
eulogy

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
moderate
melodious
ramble
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
appalling
prudent
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
avian
solace
antidote

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."