ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421167 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
exasperation
complement
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
incidental
sociable
surly
pathos

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
demean
careless
retroactive
induce

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ploy
epistolary
scapegoat
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
absolve
foil
stealth

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."