ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 444231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
grandiose
complement
archetypal
exasperation

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
prudent
adorn
melodious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
entertain
augment
insinuate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
fragile
command
futile
fraud

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
shorten
garish
demeanor

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."