ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455922 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
benefactor
complement
antidote
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
negate
repentant
naive
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
entangle
fickle
frugal
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
impenitent
melodious
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
regale
lurid
trove

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."