ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
iridescent
complement
pretentious
ethical

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
supple
accentuate
embellish

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
archetypal
pompous
regurgitate
impenitent

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
periodic
accentuate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
pomp
meticulous
entangle

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."